Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 John 14:23-29 Dear Friends, In Chapter 14 of John’s Gospel, Jesus explains the new relationship his disciples will have with him as the risen Lord.  To those who love him and continue with his teaching, Jesus says that he and the Father will come and make …Read More

Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Dear Friends, In John’s Gospel, Jesus speaks with his disciples on the evening before his death and resurrection, telling them of his coming glory.  By means of his death on a cross, Jesus is going to God and the events that follow (his resurrection and …Read More

· Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) · Revelation 5:11-14 · John 21:1-19 Dear Friends, John’s Gospel continues the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection appearances with a scene on the shore of Lake Galilee.  While the disciples are fishing, an unrecognized Jesus directs them to a catch of fish.  Upon recognizing the Lord, they come ashore and join …Read More

· Luke 19:28-40  (Palm Liturgy) ·  Isaiah 50:4-9a   (Passion Liturgy) ·  Philippians 2:5-11 ·  Luke 22:14-23:56 ·  or Luke 23:1-49 Dear Friends, The title of this Sunday reveals the conflicting themes that we attempt to address on one morning:  The festive entry of Jesus into Jerusalem set alongside the suffering and rejection of Good Friday.  Perhaps the …Read More

· Isaiah 43:16-21 · Philippians 3:4b-14 · John 12:1-8 Dear Friends, The prophet Isaiah describes the promise of the Lord who prepares for the restoration of his people by making a way for them in the desert.  The Lord will do a new thing that refreshes and restores a people who had been defeated and …Read More