Sunday Readings: Acts 6.1-7 ; 1 Peter 2.4-9; John 14.1-12 Thomas said to Jesus, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way? Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me. If you know me, you […]
Gospel Reflection for May 7, 2023 – 5th Sunday of Easter 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
Matthew 21.1-11; Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-11; Matthew 26.14—27.66 or 27.11-54 Officials and bystanders mocked Jesus. “He saved others, but he cannot save himself. So he is the king of Israel. Let’s see him come down from that cross, then we will believe in him. Even the insurgents crucified with him kept taunting him the same
April 2, 2023, Palm/Passion Sunday Read More »
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 »
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 37.12-14 Romans 8.8-11 John 11.1-45 Martha said to Jesus, “If you had been here, my brother would never have died. Even now I am sure that God will give you whatever you ask” Jesus replied, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection on the
March 26, 2023 – 5th Sunday of Lent Read More »
What does it mean to be courageous? Sometimes courage means standing up for or with someone through a conflict, or a big game, or through a punishing sickness. Two brothers play basketball in the Spirit story; one has to struggle with cancer. The other shaves his head in solidarity. Taylor Swift’s song “You’ll Get Better
Music and the Gospel: “Soon You’ll Get Better,” Taylor Swift ft. The Chicks Read More »
Sunday Readings: 1 Samuel 16.1,6-7,10-13; Ephesians 5.8-14; John 9.1-41 Jesus heard that the teachers had expelled the man born blind from the synagogue, Jesus found him and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Tell me who he is, sir, so I can believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You
Gospel Reflection for March 19, 2023 – 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
This week’s Spirit discusses relationships, dating, and What it means to be in a healthy relationship? The high school years are prime time for making friends and dating. Most of us spend those years within a wide circle of friends and, as we get older, we start to pair off into more exclusive relationships. When
Music and the Gospel: “Love,” Lana Del Rey – 3rd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 2.7-9; 3.1-7 Romans 5.12-19 Matthew 4.1-11 The Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights…The devil tempted Jesus a third time, taking him up a high mountain and showing him the kingdoms of the world, “All these will I bestow on
Gospel Reflection for February 26, 2023 – 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
In Sunday’s Gospel the Spirit leads Jesus into the desert where he fasts, prays, and chooses his path. The devil offers temptations to show off magical powers—turn stones to bread and test if angels catch him if he jumps off the temple. Jesus chooses the path of keeping the commandment to worship and follow God
Music and the Gospel: “Keep On,” Sasha Sloan, 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »