Gospel

Three times
Commentary on Matthew 27:11-54

The Gospel reading for Passion Sunday offers the preacher an [...]

Three times
Commentary on Matthew 27:11-54

This day is an image of ourselves and of the [...]

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

Here we are in the midst of Holy Week, the [...]

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 [...]