Tag Archives: Holy Week

One Commandment

Posted on April 16, 2014 by deborahmeister

Jesus began to speak to them in parables. ‘A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watch-tower; then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by matthewhanisian

“Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30b And in that single moment, the course of our human existence changed.  The sin-filled path we had been dashing headlong down, since that monumental “crunch” as Adam and … Continue reading →

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Gathering of Shadows

Posted on March 27, 2013 by deborahmeister

Jesus said, “The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, lest the darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the light, believe in … Continue reading →

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In the midst of life

Posted on March 21, 2013 by sonyasutton

I am unabashedly a fan of The Hymnal 1982, still occasionally called the “new’ hymnal by some folks.  It represents so much good thinking on music in the church, finding a balance between traditional and unusual, comforting and challenging, and it … Continue reading →

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To Be Human is Divine

Posted on March 7, 2013 by sonyasutton

There are the beautiful, and sometimes cloying, images of Madonna and Child, and then there is another reality of motherhood that can be hard and messy and heartbreaking, or sometimes just plain terrifying.  Surely Jesus’ mother Mary was terrified when … Continue reading →

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Sir, we wish to see Jesus.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Carol Flett

This is Tuesday in our Holy Week, and we are reminded of an event that took place after Jesus arrived in Jerusalem for Passover. “Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came … Continue reading →

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Amazed and Afraid

Posted on March 30, 2012 by matthewhanisian

“They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid.”  Mark 10:32a The gospel passage for Morning Prayer today comes from Mark.  And in this … Continue reading →

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The Jesus of Politeness

Posted on March 16, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Earlier this week The Rev. Dr. Carol Flett and I attended the monthly meeting of the Washington Episcopal Clergy Association, or WECA for short.  These monthly meetings are designed for the clergy of the diocese to come together for prayer, … Continue reading →

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Keep Watch

Posted on April 22, 2011 by fatherjered

Ever since Jude was born, Erin and I have incorporated the practice of family evening devotions into our life.  As a part of our devotions we always say a prayer that is a familiar piece of our Episcopal tradition out … Continue reading →

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Mother and child

Posted on April 21, 2011 by sonyasutton

There are the sometimes cloying images of mother and child, and then there is another reality of motherhood that can be hard and messy and heartbreaking, or sometimes just plain terrifying. Surely Jesus’ mother Mary was terrified when she saw … Continue reading →

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