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The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona – Working for Justice

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_“I was in prison and you visited me._“

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“_And God saw that it was good._“

Border Ministry

“I was a stranger and
_you welcomed me._“

Native American Ministry

“Let justice roll down
_like waters._“

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On Sunday, some of us heard the story of the flight to Egypt of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, and their return to Nazareth. The passage omitted the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:16-18), but that part of the Gospel story has been on my heart because of the violence last week.

The word “posada” is Spanish for lodging, accommodation, inn, etc. This Latino tradition commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem. People dress up and lead a procession of musicians and singers to various houses. People in the procession sing until a host (sometimes a church) welcomes them in.

“And the Word was made flesh, and lived among us.” – John 1:14

I am reflecting on Jesus as the Word of God this year. Surrounded by words and images every day that compete for my time and attention, here is a different kind of Word. The words of the world are insubstantial; this Word takes on flesh and lives.