The disruptive way of the Lamb
Easter | Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year C)
Acts 16:9-15 (Psalm 67); Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
How can we overcome our anxiety? And should we even try?
I have always been intrigued by Lydia. Acts describes her as a worshiper of God, one whose heart has been opened, a dealer in purple cloth, and a woman willing to offer her home for others to stay. She is often associated with images of hospitality in the church.
It’s common to confuse ministry leaders with Jesus. We can see ourselves in Judas’s question to Jesus, “How is it that you will reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?” Why do we have to carry the message?