Embrace Vulnerability

Luke 13:31-35

Father Mark’s sermon focuses on the contrasting images of a fox and a hen in the Gospel of Luke. He interprets Jesus’ response to the Pharisees warning about Herod as a metaphor for two different approaches to life: Herod, the fox representing cunning and predatory behavior while Jesus, the mother hen symbolizing vulnerability and protection.

Father Mark explores how Jesus’ willingness to go to Jerusalem despite knowledge of impending suffering, rejection, and death, challenges the worldly notion of strength. He describes this as a demonstration of true courage that comes from embracing vulnerability, which allows Jesus to be open and caring towards others.

Father Mark concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace vulnerability during Lent, allowing them to grow closer to God and more attuned to the needs of others. He argues that being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness but rather an essential aspect of humanity and Christian faith.

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