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In Bach’s St. Matthew Passion there is a musical theme that is connected to the time between Jesus’ crucifixion and his resurrection. It is in a minor key but it is not sad. Rather it is hopeful. It is expectant. Some might say that it captures both the pain of Jesus’ death for our sakes and the…
We gather together today to remember. We are remembering an event that occurred about 2,000 years ago that seemed to be an ending but was really a beginning. We are not really here to celebrate because even after 2000 years the physical events of that day we call Good Friday do not seem to be…
Somewhere out in the wilds of Cyberspace there is a website called “Ask the Oracle.” Those who stumble upon it as they surf the Internet are invited to have their fortune told. All that is required is to mentally focus on a yes/no question about the future. When the inquirer feels ready, she clicks on…
“Little children, where I am going you cannot come.”From John 13:33 In one sense, all that is about to happen is well known to us. For the events that unfolded during the first Holy Week are parts of our common story as members of the church. The solemn account of Christ’s betrayal, crucifixion, death, and…
And there he stands, right there in the temple, Jesus Christ, the light and salvation of the whole world. Bosnia, Ireland, Rwanda, the near and far east, north and south. Everywhere and for everyone. This is what held the people spellbound. This is what made the chief priest afraid. The narrow way was being made…
In the middle of a little town there runs a very unassuming little creek. In fact, this small, flowing body of water is so unassuming that you’d miss it if you weren’t looking for it. But when it is discovered, a whole new, wonderful world is opened up. It’s a world that’s not seen from…
RCL: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 Truly, this was the Son of God. (Matt. 27:54) Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Why is it, then, that the Gospel speaks of crucifixion, and not triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Stop and think for a moment. On the first Palm Sunday, our Lord…
It seems fitting to begin this meditation with a free translation from the Scots poet, Robert Burns: “Oh, that some power the gift could give us, to see ourselves as others see us.It would from many a blunder free us and foolish notion.” Certainly, if we could see ourselves through our neighbors’ eyes, most of…
A woman who was a devoted member of a small church that was part of a regional cluster of churches came toward the bishop with fire in her eye. “So, when are you going to send us a priest?” she demanded. The bishop replied, “You’re asking the wrong question. The question is, ‘How is St….
This is one of those Sundays when the three lectionary readings are perfectly connected with the same theme. Let’s call it, “the plunge into faith.” In the Old Testament lesson, Abraham is called out of his home. If his age, 75, is correct according to our standards, then he was too old a man to…
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