Tag Archives: Easter
Today’s reading is John13:1-17 and 31b-35. What stands out to me most isn’t all the dialogue and action around the washing of the disciples feet. I’m a little surprised by that, probably because that’s what I’m most familiar with and the tradition held in the church I have attended through the years. I’ve had my feet washed at…..
Today’s reading is John 12:20-36. What I find interesting here is that the reading begins with people who were on their way to ‘the festival’ telling Phillip they wanted to see Jesus. Jesus then speaks to his disciples and the crowd and at the end of the reading, Jesus hides from them.
Odd to think that Jesus would…..
Today’s Gospel Reading is John 12:1-11. Those of us who are familiar with this part of the story have heard about the exchange of words between Jesus and Judas when Mary used the costly perfume to anoint Jesus’ feet. Judas thought it was a waste to spend the perfume on Jesus when it…..
One thing that has stood out to me quite often in the reading from Luke 19:28-40 is this short phrase, ‘find a colt that hasn’t been ridden . . . the Lord needs it’
I have prayed about this verse many times throughout the years. There are so often tiny pieces of Scripture that are skimmed over and never discussed. When I read I always ask God to help me see and hear something he wants people to notice.
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Jesus was crucified, in the evening, a man who had been waiting for the kingdom of heaven went to Pilate and asked for the body Jesus. Pilate, who had wanted nothing to do with the entire situation, was surprised Jesus was dead already. He allowed the body of Jesus to be given to the man, Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph purchased linen cloth, wrapped Jesus’ body…..
After Jesus taught about what to give to Caesar and what to give to God he was approached by the Sadducees. This story is recorded in Mark 12:18-24.
The Sadducees were a group of people who said there isn’t a resurrection. They all asked Jesus about marital relationships on earth and at the time of the resurrection (which they didn’t even believe in). Interesting…..
As we move closer and closer to Easter we may have one of two several responses in regards to our fasting and repentance. We could be thinking, ‘Oh God, I can’t wait until this is over and I can . . . ” eat meat on Wednesdays and Fridays again, or chocolate, watch my favorite show or whatever thing or activity it is that we set aside as an act…..
