Gospel

lamb in green field
Commentary on John 10:11-18

The metaphor of shepherd and specifically of Jesus as the good shepherd is one that [...]

fish on broiler
Commentary on Luke 24:36b-48

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, early Christians struggled to understand when (and whether) Jesus would [...]

Man spraying water into the air
Commentary on John 20:19-31

Jesus’ death on the cross was traumatic.  Mary Magdalene’s announcement of her witness to the [...]

hand stroking colt's head
Commentary on Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]

In Mark 15, Jesus endures the violent and humiliating mechanisms [...]

round stone in obscuring tomb entry
Commentary on Mark 16:1-8

The Sabbath now complete, three of Jesus’ women disciples approach his tomb with the intention [...]

cross on blue sky horizon
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

On this holiest of Christian observances, Jesus’ death is front [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35

This is not only a story about what Jesus knew [...]

Mural of silhouette girl reaching out; birds flying upward
Commentary on John 12:20-33

As we near Holy Week, we arrive in Jerusalem with Jesus in the Gospel of [...]

bird silhouette in twilight
Commentary on John 3:14-21

Jesus remains in Jerusalem in John 3:1-21, not leaving until verse 22 when he returns [...]

Pigeon looking left
Commentary on John 2:13-22

At first, John 2:13-22 seems like an odd passage for the Third Sunday in Lent.  [...]