In a time of fear, division, and rising authoritarianism, these readings remind us that darkness isn’t dispelled by power or waiting. Darkness is challenged when ordinary people resist oppression and act together. This episode explores courage, cooperation, and the hard work of letting go of tribal loyalties to build something more humane, resilient, and hopeful.
Have you ever noticed how often, in moments of fear and uncertainty, people look for someone else to fix things. Someone powerful, decisive, even ruthless? Darkness has a way of making us desperate for authority, even when that authority ends up doing more harm than good.
Welcome to Mythologizing the Bible, where we’ll be taking a look at three readings from the Christian Bible through the lens of “sacred myth.”
As we reflect on the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we’ll explore what these stories say about living in dark times, resisting oppression, and rediscovering the power of ordinary people acting together rather than fragmenting into tribes.
In this episode, we’re asking a tough question: When the world feels like it’s unraveling, do we wait for someone else to save us? Or do we have the courage to step forward, let go of our familiar comforts, and work together to create something better?
