7th SUNDAY OF EASTER (Year A)
The twin experience of the feast of Ascension is the promise of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit and the call to use that power in mission to the wrold. … More The Spirit of God Breaking into the World
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER (Year A)
Has anyone every told you that you look like your father or mother? Family resemblances are a funny thing. Today’s gospel narrative invites us into the family resemblance of Jesus and the Father. When people see you, in other words, they should also see Jesus. … More A Family Resemblance
3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER (Year A)
The episode of the disciples’ encountering Jesus on the road to Emmaus is a foretaste of our worship in word and sacrament. And like those disciples, word and sacrament prepare us for mission to the world. … More The Discovery on the Road
THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION (Year A, Principal Service)
The whole story of Easter includes not only our Alleluias but also our grief and sorrow. Indeed, it is in the very depth of our despair that the God made known in Jesus Christ shows up when we least expect. … More The Whole Story of Easter
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER (Year C, lessons from the Feast of the Ascension)
At the end of our Eucharist, in the dismissal, the deacon will proclaim, “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” We are sent to “be his witnesses.” Be Christ’s witnesses by being like Christ, proclaiming his message of hope and love in word and deed. … More “Be My Witnesses”
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER (Year C)
Praise the living God in union with our forebears. Join in community and be strengthened in faith, soaked in trust and love for one another. For we are sent out by the Holy Spirit, invited to love one another, to pastor one another, to reach out to those whom we may serve, in ways great and small. … More By this everyone will know you are my disciples…
Grace is Everywhere 