Gospel

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

The pattern for worship on Maundy Thursday is pivotal for [...]

Crucifix
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

Thorny questions rise up when we are confronted with the [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew’s resurrection story contrasts the life-giving power of God with death-dealing human authority. Just as [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Matthew 28:1-10

We have to imagine our way into the moment described in this story. For this [...]

The Risen Lord Appears to St. Thomas (Buckland)
Commentary on John 20:19-31

“When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week … ” [...]

The Supper at Emmaus
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35

The walk to Emmaus must have been a dry walk indeed. A friend in our [...]

The Supper at Emmaus
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35

This is an odd scene. Only Luke reports it, and only Luke needs it: Luke’s [...]

Cornered
Commentary on John 10:1-10

We arrive once again at “Good Shepherd Sunday,” the fourth Sunday of Easter. The focus [...]

Cornered
Commentary on John 10:1-10

Liturgically sensitive preachers will immediately take note that the 4th Sunday of Easter in the [...]

I am the Road, the Truth and Life
Commentary on John 14:1-14

[This commentary is co-authored with Dr. Erin Raffety.1] “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” [...]