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 »
Jesus told his disciples, “And I will ask the Father, who will give you another Advocate to abide with you always: the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, since it neither sees nor recognizes the Spirit; but you know the Spirit because the Spirit abides with you and will be in you.” John
Gospel Reflection for May 25, 2014, Sixth Sunday of Easter Read More »
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered, “All this time I have been with you, Philip, and you do not know me? Whoever sees me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father?’” John 14.8-9 In responding to Philip, Jesus shifts the
Gospel Reflection for May 18, 2014, Fifth Sunday of Easter Read More »
Jesus said, “The one who enters through the gate is shepherd of the sheep; the keeper opens the gate for him. The sheep hear his voice as he calls his own by name and leads them out.” John 10.30-31 The shepherd allegory offers the intimacy between shepherd and sheep as an image of the relationship
Gospel Reflection for May 11, 2014, Fourth Sunday of Easter Read More »
Two disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus and began talking to a stranger about Jesus’ death and all that had transpired since that time. They did not recognize that the stranger was the risen Jesus. While Jesus sat with the two disciples, he took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them.
Gospel Reflection for May 4, 2014, Third Sunday of Easter Read More »
Jesus’ followers were hiding from the Jews when Jesus appeared to them. Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound.” John 20.22-23 Easter is about transformation and action. Jesus hands over to the community the
Gospel Reflection for April 27, 2014, Second Sunday of Easter Read More »
Mary Magdalene had gone to the tomb and found that Jesus was missing. She could not find him and was crying. Jesus asked, “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?Mary supposed the man to be the gardener and responded, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid
Gospel Reflection for April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday Read More »
There are three scenes in this Sunday’s Gospel that give me an odd sort of comfort. The first scene takes place in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus has gone to pray. We are not told this explicitly, but I get the sense that Jesus just needed to get away from it all at this
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Gospel Reflection for April 21, 4th Sunday of Easter: Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd in Sunday’s gospel, describing his loving care for his followers. Jesus’ promise is that his love and protection will reach even beyond death. “Home” is about how love like Jesus’ can help us feel safe and protected, even when
Current Music and the Gospel: “Home,” Phillip Phillips Read More »
Gospel Reflection for April 14, 3rd Sunday of Easter: Jesus’ death leaves his friends sad and confused about what to do next. Many of them may have felt abandoned. When Jesus returns to his friends in this Sunday’s gospel, he shows them that he is still with them and will still care for them. Key
