Scripture Readings: Acts 6.1-7, 1 Peter 2.4-9; John 14.1-12 Jesus spoke to his disciples. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God and believe in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions.…Philip asked Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus replied,”All this time I have been with you, […]
Gospel Reflection for May 10, 2020 – 5th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 2.14,36-41; 1 Peter 2.20-25; John 10.1-10 “I came that my sheep might have life and have it more abundantly.” – John 10.10 John’s gospel makes an extended allegory in chapter 10 about shepherds, sheep, and gates. The intimacy between shepherd and sheep suggests insight into the relationship between Jesus and believers. The sheep know
Gospel Reflection for May 3, 2020 – 4th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Scripture Readings: Acts 2.14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1.17-21; Luke 24.13-35 “The two disciples urged the stranger, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening.’ …So the stranger went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were
Gospel Reflection for April 26, 2020 – 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
“Eucharist is the central action of the Christian community…It’s where we find the future we want to commit ourselves to build.” Spirit explores how every Eucharist calls us to put our faith into action and to love with our lives as Jesus did, reaching out to all, familiar friends and new and different people. Hollyn’s song “Love
Music and the Gospel: ” Love With Your Life”, Hollyn, 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Scripture Readings Acts 1.42-47, 1 Peter 1.3-9; John 20.19-31 On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood before them. “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send
Gospel Reflection for April 19, 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Scripture Readings: Acts 10.34,37-43; Colossians 3.1-4; John 20.1-9 “Then the disciple who had arrived at the tomb first went in. He saw and believed.” – John 20.9 Mary Magdalene went to the other disciples and announced, “I have seen the Lord.” – John 20-18 The action words seeing and staying express relationships in John’s gospel.
Gospel Reflection for April 12, 2020, Easter Sunday Read More »
Easter is where Christian faith begins. It celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. The Church often baptizes new believers at Easter time. SPIRIT is about a young woman who wakes up to what she believes at a baptism. For some people, believing is as natural as breathing; others journey through doubting and questioning. They may find people in
As Christians move through Holy Week, we reflect on Jesus’ ministry and the final events of his life. In doing this we reflect on Jesus’ message of self-giving love, compassion, and forgiveness. The song “Live Again” reflects on God’s love, how God sustains us and calls us to love one another. When we embrace Jesus’
Music and the Gospel: “Live Again,” Sean Curran, Palm/Passion Sunday Read More »
Scripture Readings: Matthew 21.1-11; Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-22; Matthew 26.14—27.66 or 27.11-54 “Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”– Matthew 27.46 It’s Holy Week for Christians. Palm Sunday remembers how enthusiastically people welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem, where he begins to teach
Gospel Reflection for April 5, 2020, Palm/Passion Sunday Read More »
For fifteen years a pilgrim to a thatch of wood forgotten wild in the city to hear the snow tumbling over a tree root into noise, a carnival of thaw to see the bloodroots unfold and know my roots will stir