Today’s reading: Matthew 28:1-10 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6 One day at lunchtime four friends were talking about the upcoming Easter weekend. Two of the friends were … Read More
Fragrant Oil
Today’s reading: John 19:38-40 Bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight…they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices. John 19:39b-40a I can’t begin to imagine what … Read More
It Is Finished
Today’s reading: John 19:16b-30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 After a horrific week of false accusations, … Read More
Water and Blood
Today’s reading: John 13:1-5, Matthew 26:26-29 He poured water into a basin… John 13:5 “This is my blood of the covenant…” Matthew 26:28 I paid a visit to my doctor yesterday and caught a scent that … Read More
So Much Light
Today’s reading: Romans 16:17-27; 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 The … Read More
The Fellowship We Find
Today’s reading: Romans 16:1-16; Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:14 Have you recently greeted someone with a holy kiss? This was, and still is in some Christian settings, a part … Read More
Missions of Mercy
Today’s reading: Romans 15:22-33; Psalm 119:105 “I am going to Jerusalem…” Romans 15:25 Do you see any parallels between this day (Palm Sunday) and the words of St. Paul in our reading from Romans? Two … Read More
Reflecting Light
Today’s reading: Romans 15:14-21; Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 Have you ever had the opportunity to be outside … Read More
Caring for All
Today’s reading: Romans 14:13-23; John 8:12 The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? Psalm 27:1 The 15th chapter of Romans is a plea from the Apostle Paul to the Jewish Christians … Read More