Called Forward

The reflection by Rev. Jeanne Randall-Bodman presented on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Too often in the version of Christianity that is dominant in our culture, courage is defined through heroic masculinity. Courage is understood to be loud, and bold and certain. We’ve all heard those voices in the public square, but Mary and Jeremiah model for us a different courage. The courage to admit that they are perplexed. The courage to ask questions. The courage to hesitate and need more time. And the courage to take just one uncertain step forward. And then another. And then another. And they do not walk alone.

Liberating Words:

• Jeremiah 1: 4-10

• Luke 1: 26-56