“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 […]
Music and the Gospel: “Love With Your Life,” Hollyn, 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 2.42-47; 1 Peter 1.3-9; John 20.19-31 Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” – John 20.21-22 On the evening of the first Easter,
Gospel Reflection for April 23, 2017, 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts.34, 37-43; Colossians 3.1-4; John 20.1-9 (and John 20.10-18 to read Mary Magdalene’s part in the Easter story) “Then the disciple who arrived first at the tomb went in, saw, and believed.” – John 20.9 “Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the lord.” – John 20.18 The Easter
Gospel Reflection for April 16, 2017, 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 a longer way through doubting and questioning. They may
Music and the Gospel: “Open Hands,” Urban Rescue, Easter Sunday Read More »
As we move through Holy Week, we reflect on Jesus’ ministry and his last days. We reflect on his message of love, compassion, and forgiveness. The song “Love Is Alive” is a reflection on love, how it sustains us and gives us something to strive for. When we embrace Jesus’ call to love wholeheartedly, we
Music and the Gospel: “Love Is Alive,” Louis The Child, Palm/Passion Sunday Read More »
Scripture Readings: Matthew 21.1-11; Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-11; Matthew 26.14-27.66 or 27.11-54 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Matthew 27.46 Jesus’ passion is the reverse of the kingly life to which the devil tempted him and which the Church read on the 1st Sunday of Lent. Jesus does not rule the
Gospel Reflection for April 9, 2017, Palm/Passion Sunday Read More »
Jesus is with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Sunday’s gospel, three friends he loves. Spirit explores where and how we make our homes, friends, and families. Some people consider the people they live with as their only family; others create families by befriending others, caring about them, and keeping in touch. Cameron Perra met kids
Music and the Gospel: “This Must Be The Place,” Kishi Bashi, 5th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37.12-14; Romans 8.8-11; John 11.1-45 Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Martha said to Jesus, “Yes, Lord, I believe you are
Gospel Reflection for April 2, 2017, 5th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 16.1, 6-7, 10-13; Ephesians 5.8-14; John 9.1-41 “I do know one thing; I was blind, and now I can see.” – John 9.25 The man born blind becomes the talk of his neighborhood when suddenly he can see. His neighbors want to know how this happened. The man explains that a
Gospel Reflection for March 26, 2017, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
“Without roots in the people, no government can avail, much less when it wants to impose its program through bloodshed and sorrow.” In 1980, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated not long after he spoke these words. Romero challenged his government to end the violence that was sweeping through his country and killing his people. He
Music and the Gospel: “Believer,” Imagine Dragons, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »