The Nativity podcast returns with new theme music and a rant by Father Jason against snake oil salesmen proclaiming the Coronavirus is the end of the world.

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It's the Wednesday of Holy Week and it's gut check time. Fr. Jason challenges us to confront death before we get to the Great Vigil of Easter, to confront not only our own mortality, but also the deadly systems around us that are making this pandemic worse. There is no resurrection except through death and there is no forgiveness without honest confession. If we are to be an Easter people, then we have to confess our contributions to the system of domination and death in which we live.

Father Jason ponders the question of why we call Good Friday Good, meditating on the paradoxes and reversals of Jesus' ministry.

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Holy Week at Home Liturgies

Father Jason explores the meaning behind practicing the Triduum, the great Three Days of Holy Week, in general. Then he discusses Maundy Thursday in particular. Of course he ends with a resoundingly horrible Dad Joke.

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Holy Week at Home Liturgies

The 'HWW at Home' is a daily devotional to do with your kids of all ages during Holy Week. developed by Jodie Emerson. Fr. Jason and Jodie Emerson discuss the origins of the Holy Week Workshop (HWW). Jodie also describes how she transfromed the workshop for at home use during this pandemic. Each day covers the scripture story assigned in the lectionary for that day. We are offering this resource for anyone to use and for congregations to share with their faith communities. Please, do use this at home. Don't gather at the church for it. Stay safe, and PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS.

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Father Jason unpacks the unsettling and untethering fact that our normal Holy Week and Easter Sunday traditions won't happen. While grieving that loss is important, he also invites us to reflect on the fact that God's love and presence persist in the world even if we aren't able to gather on Easter Sunday. The power of the Resurrection of Jesus comes not from us but from God. The Church of the Nativity is preparing resources to help us worship at home for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, which will be published on Wednesday April 2nd, 2020.

Fr. Jason shares his sermon from the Fifth Sunday of Lent delivered on the Nativity Livestream on March 29th, 2020. He also offers an update on the coronavirus and prayers for those affected. And of course he ends the podcast with the Dad Joke of the Day.

Fr. Jason explores the Feast of the Annunciation and how Mary can help us pray into a prophetic response to our times.

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Father Jason encourages us to Sing, to make music in any way we can during the Coronavirus epidemic. He explains how making music is a spiritual act that can help process emoitions and overcome grief. He also shares a horribly excellent dad joke.