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The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd’s willingness to lay down his life for his sheep shows his love.
Everyone’s faith needs sustenance. In today’s gospel, Jesus both shares the disciples’ food and shows them the meaning of his suffering, death, and resurrection through the scriptures. We too are invited to share in the holy meal and study scripture.
Today we gather with the disciples on the first Easter, and in doing so Jesus also breathes the Spirit on us as well. With Thomas we ask for a sign, and Jesus offers us his wounded self in broken bread. From frightened individuals we are transformed into a community of open doors, peace, forgiveness, and [...]
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Drawing on the resurrection account in the gospel of Mark, we are reminded how this ending contains hope for us who are still in the midst of our life stories. Even in times of uncertainty and fear we can live out the story of the resurrection drawing [...]
At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy we hear of Jesus as a triumphant king who reigns not from a palace, but the cross. The anciet title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength [...]
With nightfall our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment to love one another.
Combining the “Hosanna!” of the triumphal palm procession with the “Crucify him!’ of the passion drama into one liturgy invites a meditation on the mystery of Jesus’ sovereignty. This Palm or Passion Sunday marks a transition to Holy Week.
God promises Jeremiah in the Old Testament that a “new covenant” will be made in the future: a covenant that will allow all the people to know God by heart. The church sees this promise fulfilled in Christ, who draws all people to himself when he is lifted up on the cross. Our baptismal covenant [...]
The fourth of the Old Testament promises providing a baptismal lens this Lent is the promise God makes to Moses: those who look on the bronze serpent will live. In today’s gospel Jesus says he will be lifted up on the cross like the serpent, so that those who look to him in faith will [...]
Join us this Sunday to hear Bishop Telmor Sartison, former national bishop of the ELCIC, as he proclaims the gospel with us.