Into the 21st Century: The Killing Fields of Palestine Continue

Department

Art

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

12-23-2023

Abstract

On October 3, 2022, former colleague and dear friend Ray Grenade sent me an email. “Raouf,” the email began, “I know your concerns about writing for Advent, but I wanted to send you this year’s list since it’s the longest season possible. It’s current as of this moment. And at the end is a para that will be in the booklet that might help focus your thinking about what you might want to say. You have such an original voice, and one from which our congregation can benefit. So please give it some thought before declining this year. Thanks in advance for considering. Ray”

Along with Ray’s query came a long list of suggested topics that dovetailed with biblical texts. A few of these topics included “Rejoicing,” “Joy Comes in the Morning,” “Our Heart Will Rejoice ,” “Joy to the World,” “Rejoice in God,” “Rejoice with Joy Inexpressible ,” “It Came upon the Midnight Clear,” “Peace a Spiritual Fruit “ “Hopes. Future, Hope of Glory,” “Hope of Our Calling,” and “Love as I Have Loved .”

Publication Title

CounterPunch

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