Sunday Readings: Acts 4.8-12; 1 John 3.1-2; John 10.11-18 “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and mine know me. Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10.14-15) As the good shepherd, Jesus reveals his Father’s continuing love for Israel […]
Gospel Reflection for April 26, 2015, 4th Sunday of Easter Read More »
In “Breakable,” Ingrid Michaelson elaborates on how fragile our hearts are. Entering into relationship with others, whether it is friendship or romantic love, puts us in a vulnerable position because letting these people into our lives gives them the opportunity to both love and hurt us. God calls us to love others as we love
Music and the Gospel: “Breakable,” Ingrid Michaelson; 4th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 3.13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2.1-5; Luke 24.35-48 Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” His disciples were startled and terrified…He said to them, “Why are you troubled? Why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and feet, that it is I myself.” (Luke
Gospel Reflection for April 19, 2015, 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
In “Secrets” Mary Lambert shares some of her own secrets and lists some that our society often encourages us to keep hidden within ourselves. When we are able to love ourselves as God does, fully and without hesitation, we are able to share our full selves with others. Our hearts are open to love all
Music and the Gospel: “Secrets,” Mary Lambert; 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 4.32-35; 1 John 5.1-6; John 19-31 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, Jesus breathed on his disciples and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you shall forgive are forgiven them,
Gospel Reflection for April 12, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Nico & Vinz share their struggle of feeling alone when they think outside the box and strive for something beyond their reach. They reassure themselves that persevering on this journey will make them grow. In the music video, we see that although they are physically alone at times, they are both on the same journey.
Music and the Gospel: “Am I Wrong,” Nico & Vinz; 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 10.34,37-43; Colossians 3.1-4 (Easter Vigil: Mark 16.1-7); John 20.1-9 (10-18) “I have seen the Lord,” Mary Magdalene announces to the community of Jesus’ disciples when she returns from encountering her Teacher on Easter morning (John 20.18). Jesus sends her as the apostle to the apostles to tell them, “I am going to
Gospel Reflection for April 5, 2015, Easter Sunday Read More »
Throughout our lives we have moments of feeling distant from God and times of feeling God’s embrace in fullness. When I feel connected to God, I see God’s wonder and beauty all around me and within me. I see the flowers. I appreciate the gifts of my day. Even waiting in traffic is more bearable.
Music and the Gospel: “Bright,” Echosmith; Easter Sunday Read More »
Sunday Readings: Mark 11.1-10; Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-11; Mark 14.1-15.47 “When it was evening, Jesus came with the twelve…. While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it, he broke it and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup and after
Gospel Reflection for March 29, 2015, Palm Sunday Read More »
Did you catch the small, but central, detail in the gospel from Mark for Palm Sunday? Jesus, the Son of God, is riding into Jerusalem…on a donkey! This was utterly scandalous. After all, if someone were to be considered a “king,” they would be escorted by soldiers and riding royally on a fine steed through
Music and the Gospel: “Scandal of Grace,” Hillsong United; Passion/Palm Sunday Read More »