Fifth Sunday in Easter: First Reading, Acts 11:1-18 Acts 11:1-18 “Those of the circumcision contended with him.” A phrase lifted from verse 2 in our reading above. The “him” is Peter who had given account of his ministry to Gentiles of...
Fourth Sunday in Easter (Good Shepherd): Gospel, John 10:22-30 John 10:22-30 I wonder if you have thought of the gospels as a tale of suspense. Is the narrative of Jesus rightly to be encountered as a mystery? At first we need to distinguish how our culture uses the term versus...
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd): Psalm 23 Psalm 23 I cannot even imagine how many words have been written or spoken in the exposition of this golden poetry. In the West, I believe one would be hard pressed to find someone who may not know...
Fourth Sunday of Easter: First Reading, Acts 20:17-35 Acts 20:17-35 What a stunning portion of text is Paul’s instruction to other gathered elders in Acts 20. And we are this week only considering a portion of his guidance. All of his...
Third Sunday of Easter: Gospel, John 21:1-14 John 21:1-14 Fishing stories seem to gain people’s attention. At least the attention of those who love fishing. But I think it even spreads beyond that demographic. Everyone...
Third Sunday of Easter: Second Reading, Revelation 5:8-14 Revelation 5:8-14 A text of rejoicing. It’s proper. We’re in a season for rejoicing after all. Not too much comment but to say this: upon your reading and pondering of the text above, do...
Third Sunday of Easter: Psalm, Psalm 30 Psalm 30 It has been a terrible day so far. 8:43 a.m. on a beautiful Spring morning in Michigan. You’d think my mind and heart would be tilted differently...
Second Sunday of Easter: Gospel, John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31 This pericope or smaller section of the twentieth chapter of John is so full. It is difficult to know what to address in our meditation for the week. At first I thought I would...
Second Sunday of Easter: Second Reading, Revelation 1:4-18 Revelation 1:4-18 Are there elements of the Christian message, the biblical Christian message that you struggle with? Perhaps modern, or postmodern world thinking has dulled your thought. Or perhaps your hope? I am a...
Second Sunday of Easter: First Reading, Acts 5:12-20 Acts 5:12-20 I am sure that in all the meditations I have written, I have addressed this passage. I love it for several reasons and if you happen to remember (your memory would be better than mine)...
