Curtis barged into Salvador’s discussion about redwoods and shouted, “Salvador, we saw some clown out there, and he was actually preaching and healing in your name. Boy we really got on his case.” He did this fully expecting an atta boy. That is not what he received. What Salvador instead told him was, “Have you … Continue reading
As Salvador and his friends hiked back to Mt. Rose Highway, Salvador informed them, “Do not tell anyone what you heard, until The Ben Adam has risen from the dead.” Being good theologians, they started to ask good theological questions. As philosophy and seminary students do, they asked questions like, “What will rising from the … Continue reading
When the line in the sky-separating day from night first appeared, the Twelve Salvador sent out came to him and said, “Tell the crowd to go home so that they can go to surrounding towns and farms and find lodging and food. We are in such an isolated place.” Salvador simply ordered, “The course of … Continue reading
While Salvador was speaking, someone from St. Francis of Assisi Parish arrived and informed Allen Vey, “Your daughter is dead; Salvador, your services are no longer needed.” On hearing this, Salvador responded, “Do not be afraid; just have faith and she will be saved.” When he arrived at the house, he allowed no one to … Continue reading
When Salvador returned to the other side of the lake, a crowd waiting for him welcomed him. A man named Allen Vey, a deacon at St. Bonaventure Church, came forward. He fell at the feet of Salvador and begged him to come to his humble home. He had an only daughter, about twelve years old, … Continue reading
Once Salvador entered a boat with his Akicita and told them, “Let us go to the other side of the lake.” Therefore, they got into their boats, freed the masts, and set sail. While Salvador’s Akicita were pulling on ropes to steer the boats Salvador fell asleep below decks. A squall blew over the lake; … Continue reading
Salvador left the crowds and entered his home. His students followed, “Please give us a detailed exposition of what you mean with the story of the weeds in the field.” Salvador answered, “The one who scatters the beautiful seed is the Ben Adam. The field is everything you see before you. It is the civilized … Continue reading
Salvador picked up a handful of beautiful soil, and let it fall between his fingers, “Beautiful soil is spiritual. When we are beautiful soil, we have the breath of God, beautiful air indeed, flowing through our lungs. What is this beautiful air? It is the air of compassion, kindness, and charity.” Salvador continued, “We see … Continue reading
Salvador interpreted his Midrash, “In this story about seeds, Pop is the farmer. The seed is his word. The first group hears the stories at the level of a story. Everything the Good Book tells you and everything I tell you is about the present.” Salvador discussed the seed on the rocky ground, “The fundamentalist … Continue reading
The full moon came and went several times. Salvador finds himself journeying from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the sweet message of the rule of The Mighty Savior. Accompanying him were the Twelve Akacita and some women who had been cured from hearing voices and other infirmities, Bee, called the Great … Continue reading
