In the Lectionary

Even a painful cheap shot cannot shake Jacob's resolve.

Of all the Gospel writers, Matthew has his eye most fixed upon the leadership of the church.

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!" says the bold, insensitive prophet.

Obedience to God must be rooted in ethics.

At my baptism, I giggled.

The Spirit's power is the power to bear witness.

What exactly qualifies as a fiery ordeal?

I love interfaith gatherings, but I would never invite Stephen.

At times I will again be struck by the smallness of the thing, of this bit of bread and sip of wine.

The hope of Easter sunrise is found at the tomb amid the darkness and disbelief.

On Palm Sunday we can answer the question, "Who is this?"

In the Gospel of John, the raising of Lazarus is the cause of Jesus' death.

Why not lead these refugees directly to safety, milk and honey? Why the desert, the wandering, the long years so far from home?

Faith, birth, vocation: our readings offer us profound, intimidating terms for thinking about what it means to be in relationship with God.