Tag: Easter

  • Mary was there

    Mary was there

    In Mary, we have the epitome of presence, of apprehension and participation. And a vision for what the resurrection means.

  • Let’s Celebrate

    Let’s Celebrate

    In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.

  • Hearing Things—for Easter Day

    Hearing Things—for Easter Day

    In her response to the empty tomb, Mary demonstrates the human response of grief blindness. But Jesus wakes her up with his voice.

  • Rise—when The End isn’t the end

    Rise—when The End isn’t the end

    As people of the resurrection, we can both love the concept and also refuse to accept that it has anything to do with our lives.

  • Between the Passion and Easter (Year B)

    Between the Passion and Easter (Year B)

    In moving from Passion to Resurrection, we are offered a chance to see God anew. But are we keeping our eyes focused on our purpose?

  • Between Easter 1 and 2

    Between Easter 1 and 2

    The lectionary goes straight from Easter 1 to 2. But the story of Jesus’s appearance in the locked room is missing something.

  • Holy Week Homilies

    Holy Week Homilies

    Through Holy Week and Easter, the church engages in a process of corporate remembering. These homilies try to help with that.

  • Go Slow

    Go Slow

    For Easter, we contrast a ridiculous footrace with Mary being there. She witnesses the resurrection they miss.