For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice, but saw bloodshed; righteousness, but heard a cry! Isaiah 5:7

Essay at Ekklesia Project on the Isaiah text for Sunday–that is, the text for Sunday if you aren’t doing Mary, Mother of Our Lord day. Interesting and quick read. Sounds like Dan Bell wrote it, but it wasn’t him. Still thinking it through but I must say I found it quite compelling.