Luke 23:1-49 A speaker at a lecture I recently attended pointed out that there are two emotions that we are meant to cultivate, two emotions that come up again and again in Jesus’s life and in his preaching. Joy, and grief. Blessed are those who mourn. Rejoice and be glad. Blessed are you who weepContinue reading “Joy & Grief”
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Anointed
Mark 14:1-15:47 We are all familiar with the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus shared with his friends the night he was betrayed, the meal we remember on Maundy Thursday and every time we share the Eucharist. But did you ever notice that there’s also a First Supper? Our Lenten study group spent anContinue reading “Anointed”
Save Us
In light of recent tragedies and ongoing conversation in this country around gun violence, I would like to lift up the work of March for Our Lives, RAWtools, and Bishops Against Gun Violence as good starting places for education, advocacy, and resources. It is impossible for me to reflect on the ministry of Jesus andContinue reading “Save Us”
Our Story
Luke 19:28-40 & Luke 22:14-23:56 I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about this particular Sunday liturgy. Palm Sunday done in its fullness is an exceptionally long, logistically complicated service with a sharp change in tone about midway through the service. We begin in joy and pomp, with props and upbeat music and even aContinue reading “Our Story”
Mother A Writes 