Lent 2 (B) + Stay Woke + 2.25.18
M. Campbell-Langdell All Saints, Oxnard ( Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; M ark 8:31-38) “¿Qué te pasa iglesia amada, que no reaccionas, sólo a veces te emocionas, y no acabas de cambiar?” [1] "What is happening with you, beloved Church, you do not react, just sometimes you get emotional, but you never really change?" [1] Says Marcos Vidal, speaking of the church in his song, "Cristianos." Is a sometimes fearful thing living in one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Recently we have noticed more people losing housing, but often some of our lives seem sheltered. And I know that many peoples’ daily reality is not so easy. But life here is sweet, and easier at times than in other places, with the best climate. Even though it is difficult to make a living here. But we cannot be lulled just by sunshine. We must stay awake. I went to a conference on Tuesday in which several activists and theologians spoke. It was a very ...