Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Mark 11.9 Holy Week begins by celebrating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with palms and songs that express honor and praise. In the Palm Sunday gospel and in the “Holy, Holy, Holy” at every Eucharist, Christians identify Jesus as the one who comes …
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“Paradise,” Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto, EMI Records Limited Gospel Reflection: On this Sunday, we remember the suffering and death of Jesus. As we reflect on his suffering, we also call to mind the suffering we see in the world around us. “Paradise” by Coldplay reminds us of the suffering of those who have no safe place …
Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it will bear much fruit. Those who love their lives will lose them. Those who hate their lives in this world will keep them to life eternal.” John 12.24-25 …
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“Skyskraper,” Demi Lovato, Unbroken, Hollywood Records Gospel Reflection: Jesus says in Sunday’s gospel that a grain of wheat must die to bear fruit, meaning that sometimes something must be lost in order to make room for something good to happen. Even in the face of tragedy or struggle, God has the power to bring about …
“Crazy Girl,” Eli Young Band, Life At Best, Republic Nashville Records Gospel Reflection: Sunday’s gospel focuses on the message of God’s powerful and all-encompassing love through Jesus. Like God’s love, the song “Crazy Girl” is about a love that can’t be hampered by human imperfections. Key Lines: Crazy girl, don’t you know that I love …
“Crazy Girl,” SPIRIT Xtra for March 18th, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Jesus said to Nicodemus, “God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but so the world might be saved through him.” John 3.17 Jesus’ mission is not to condemn the world but to save it. He calls us who believe in him to do likewise. Like Nicodemus, we find this …
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A Guest post from Ellie Roscher Really think for a moment about the Jesus you have been taught about since you were a kid. Think back to the puffy books depicting Jesus sitting in plush fields with sheep or the Sunday school versions of the Gospel stories translated for smaller children accompanied by Jesus with …
In the temple Jesus found people selling oxen, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting at tables. Jesus made a whip of cords and drove them all out of the temple—sheep, oxen, money changers. He poured out their money and overturned their tables. He spoke to those selling doves, “Take these doves out of here. …
Gospel Reflection for March 11, 3rd Sunday of Lent Read More »
“Dear Mr. President,” Fitz and the Tantrums, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, Dangerbird Records Gospel Reflection: In Sunday’s gospel the people buying and selling in the temple anger Jesus. Anger can wake us up to injustice and people’s everyday needs. Sometimes we get angry with political leaders or others in positions of power who don’t seem …
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As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them an order, “Tell no one what you have seen until the Son of man has risen from the dead.” Mark 9.9 Sunday’s gospel tells the story of Jesus’ transfiguration. Shortly before he leads Peter, James, and John up the mountain, Jesus makes his disciples aware …
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