Broken But Not Divided
On The Margins
On The Margins – Luke: 7:36-8:3
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. The woman comes to Jesus because she has heard that new things can happen with him. She came to understand that she needed forgiveness and comes to him with great love. She anoints his feet weeping her contrition. This story is the story of our place now … Continue reading
On The Margins – Luke 7:11-17
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. The mother becomes an image of powerlessness. She is on her own. This image of powerlessness offers us a place where Jesus enters. Jesus himself will be the dead son some day, foreshadowing his own death. Mary the grieving mother. Jesus says, “Do not weep.” He knows … Continue reading
On The Margins – Body and Blood of Christ: Luke: 9:11b-17
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We hear of Christ healing the people. The food is also about healing, not only the loaves and fish, but his very presence. There is enough for everyone, there is food for healing and also to satisfy all hungers. There are even leftovers for us to share … Continue reading
On The Margins – John 16:12-15
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We celebrate the concept of the Trinity, the continuation of the Easter Mysteries. This feast goes beyond the notion of a triangle or clover. We entrust our lives to God who has first given us life. All truth is guided by God’s love for us. There is … Continue reading
On The Margins – Pentecost: John: 20:19-23
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We come to the end of the great 50 days of Easter to celebrate the feast of Pentecost. This feast is an ancient treasure given us by God. The Holy Spirit will teach us what we need to know and invite us into healing and forgiveness. This … Continue reading
On The Margins – The Ascension of the Lord: Luke 24: 46-53
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We need to be open to the gift of the Spirit here on earth, living the Paschal Mystery. We have inherited the gift of God’s Spirit to live this mystery among one another. We look not to heaven but discover our place here to live out this … Continue reading
On The Margins – Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 14:23-29
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We prepare for the feasts of Ascension and Pentecost in these next weeks. God’s love is not going to fade or wash away. Love is made visible by the Spirit’s breath. This gospel reminds us of the disciples locked behind doors, afraid and lonely. We cannot hear … Continue reading
Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration, Julie Booth
We gathered yesterday, Sunday April 28, 2013 for our second Easter storytelling session. Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration began with Jeremy Marks, “Keeping my head above water.” Julie Booth ended our eight-part series telling her story, “That’s the way the cookie crumbles”. Here is JB’s story. I am delighted that our stories are creating such … Continue reading
Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration, Jeremy Marks
We gathered today, Sunday April 28, 2013 for our second Easter storytelling session. Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration began with Jeremy Marks, “Keeping my head above water.” I am delighted that our stories are creating such a wonderful, beautiful response in our community, such an Easter blessing and gift. Thank you, Tom for … Continue reading
On The Margins – Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 13:31-33a, 34-35
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. Christ is the source of love. This gospel reminds us of the Last Supper, the embodiment of love. We celebrate our sacraments of commitment in the Easter Season. This is a new stirring of love in Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. We see this gospel made flesh in … Continue reading
On The Margins – Fourth Sunday of Easter John: 10-27-30
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. This great image of the shepherd is one that offers us consolation, being always part of God’s care. This image of the Good Shepherd offers us the intimate relationship with Christ Jesus. We need to be attune to the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives, … Continue reading
Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration, Ron Raab
We gathered yesterday, Sunday April 14, 2013 for our first Easter storytelling session. Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration began with Tom Frieberg’s story, Move’n On. I also told my story, Dennis and the Cup Maker. This story celebrates my 30th anniversary of ordination, years of ministry learning how to feed people from my … Continue reading
Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration, Tom Frieberg
We gathered today, Sunday April 14, 2013 for our next storytelling session. Stories for the Journey: An Easter Celebration began with Tom Frieberg’s story, Move’n On. I will post my story, Dennis and the Cup Maker tomorrow morning. I am delighted that our stories connecting our lives to the gospels have created such a wonderful, … Continue reading
On The Margins – Third Sunday of Easter: John 21:1-19
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. This gospel starts in emptiness and fear. They could not find a catch. It was at dawn that they saw Jesus. A new light was among them. In the abundant catch, they realized Jesus was near. How often we find nothing in our prayer. Then there is … Continue reading
On The Margins – Second Sunday of Easter: John 20:19-31
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. Here, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the disciples were huddled in fear. Imagine the fear of the disciples. Not even unlocking the door, Jesus stands among them. He breathed on them. Jesus was there to send them out in mission. He was there to unlock the … Continue reading
Welcome from Fr. Ron
Thank you for visiting my ministry of living out prayer among the marginalized. Please explore my writing and radio ministries. I look forward to a dialogue of how our common faith becomes a source of healing for all people.
Blessings,
Fr. Ron
ron@ronaldraab.com
(503) 314. 7772
