the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Emily Hansen Curran Emily Hansen Curran reflects on the story of the rich man, emphasizing that following Jesus is not about achieving or possessing but about being vulnerable and interconnected with others. Her sermon critiques the rich man's belief that he can achieve eternal life on his own through wealth or status, showing that salvation is a matter of emptying oneself and living in a "Kingdom economy" of humility and dependence. Jesus teaches that eternal life is gained through letting go of power, possessions, and privilege, and sharing with those in need.