Easter – Drew Downs

Mary was there

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5 min read

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

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5 min read

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

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2 min read

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

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1 min read

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.

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3 min read

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?

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4 min read

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