Despair and Revelation
The Gospel story this week* is of two downcast followers of Jesus walking the long road home from the City of Peace with heavy hearts. Their world had collapsed, their hopes were crucified, and they kicked up dead dust with each plodding step. Then Jesus draws near, though their eyes are kept from recognizing him […]
Survival, and Then?
“Peace be with you.” Jesus says this three times to the disciples*, who were shut-in with the doors locked for fear of what might lurk on the outside. Sound familiar? We’re all groping for peace right now, wondering when it will come, questioning what “normal” is. The cadre of believers huddled in that room in […]
Tears of Grief, Tears of Joy
Over the last few weeks as I have been preparing to write the Easter reflection, the grim reality of COVID-19 has happened. On typically the most joyous day in the Christian tradition and in a season of springtime newness, we are not gathering together in churches or outside. We as a people all around the […]
Looking for Leadership
When we got a computer link for making paper palm fronds to wave in front of our computer screens, it seemed rather silly to me, but I did it as a spiritual practice in order to be part of my distanced community. Then, as I hunted for scissors, I realized how hungry I am for […]