Tag: For Sunday

  • 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.

  • A Shepherd and a Gate

    A Shepherd and a Gate

    In our reading, Jesus switches metaphors. From one we like to one that is more troubling. But it doesn’t have to be.

  • Sharing and Caring

    Sharing and Caring

    A reflection on the gospel for this week – on the sharing and the giving and the being with that comes through Jesus.

  • “Christ is risen” or “doubting Thomas”?

    “Christ is risen” or “doubting Thomas”?

    One of the richest resurrection stories is often told as a warning against doubt. Rather than a declaration of faith.

  • Surprised by Easter

    Surprised by Easter

    A brief reflection on the Easter gospel and the reminder that what we come to expect from the predictable is surprise.

  • For Sunday (Palm Sunday)

    For Sunday (Palm Sunday)

    We begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday and move quickly to the Passion. But there’s a lot more there we are called to read.

  • The anxiety of grief

    The anxiety of grief

    In the story of Mary seeking Jesus to heal Lazarus, we have a familiar image of grief. That we aren’t always rational.

  • A Cause for Celebrating

    A Cause for Celebrating

    The story of Jesus healing a man’s blindness should be joyous. Instead, faith leaders are making everyone miserable.