Flame and Passion

The Spirit burns with a purpose.

the Spirit is like fire and only lives when it burns.

Abortion as a faith decision.

What do the scriptures say?

Family relationships. The relationship you have may not meet your understanding.

Love and the gift of life and the fear of death.

Always have the poor with you.
Alternate translation
Keep the poor amongst you always.
God's promise of Jubilee.

Love and the gift of life and the fear of death.

Distribution of wealth in our society.

Mary's demonstration of wild extravagant love.

Jesus may have said, "You will always have the poor with you."

Don't side too closely with Judas's cynical view. 

We are made in God's image. Are we all descendants of God? How far does our family go?

Death why them not us.
God doesn't micromanage the universe.

How fragile life can be. Questioning loss.