Tag: Easter 5A

  • Using our Jesus Compass

    Using our Jesus Compass

    Jesus’s talk about The Way is a conflicting experience for modern Christians. Because the concept confuses us.

  • A Jesus Compass

    A Jesus Compass

    The idea of needing to know what to do and where to go is so natural. This is why Jesus says we already know.

  • The Way is Right in Front of Us

    The Way is Right in Front of Us

    This week, we get a familiar example of the challenge of literalism. How we struggle to see the answer is in front of us.

  • Between Easter 4 + 5 (Year A)

    Between Easter 4 + 5 (Year A)

    There is some serious material in the gospel narrative before we get to John 14 this week that informs what we’re reading.

  • Hearts broken open

    Hearts broken open

    Why do they kill Stephen? Our lectionary jumps in at the very end of a two chapter story. A story about Stephen, our patron saint. After all the explanation of who he is, what he says, and why it makes the people angry enough to kill him, then they jump in. So let’s back up…

  • The Way – roadmaps, Jesus, and finding GOD

    The Way – roadmaps, Jesus, and finding GOD

    a Homily for Easter 5A Text: John 14:1-14     The Big Goodbye Jesus is saying His goodbyes. This morning, we are brought back to the Last Supper, the final teachings, the big goodbye. Jesus is saying that it is almost time to go, but don’t worry: it isn’t their time yet. They will follow.…