If you have not already seen this take a few minutes and listen. Kelley Mooney’s lyrical adaptation of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is beautiful and poignant, a wonderful meditation on what we are celebrating this Eastertide. While I agree that the popular version of the song is not appropriate for aContinue Reading
Imagine the devil, sitting on his throne, very pleased with himself for thwarting God’s plan. After all, he knew this man, Jesus, was the “Holy One of God,” sent to usher in the new Kingdom. Satan even tried to corrupt Him by tempting Him. When that didn’t work he focusedContinue Reading
Palms are an ancient symbol. For the people of the Old Testament they meant the righteous person who walks in the ways of God. To the Romans palms were a symbol of victory. Conquering generals would bring them back as souvenirs of distant lands. It became a Roman tradition toContinue Reading
Lent is rapidly coming to a close. We are closer now to the end than we are to the beginning. The discipline of Lent will soon give way to the tragedy of the Passion and the joy of the Resurrection. And Jesus prepares us for the journey. Lent and EasterContinue Reading
“Nothing great was ever done without much enduring.” -Saint Catherine of Siena Continue Reading
Why did Jesus use mud and spittle to cure the blind man? At other times he healed with a word or even a thought so what was different this time? God made us creatures of flesh and spirit. Sometimes our physical senses have to be engaged just as much asContinue Reading
What can we deduce from scripture about the woman at the well? Quite a lot actually. We are told that it was about noon when she approached the well. Most women would have drawn their water in the cool of the morning or evening, not during the hottest part ofContinue Reading
“In falling and rising again we are always held close in one love.” Julian of Norwich Continue Reading
From the very beginning God has only asked one question of us; do we love Him? It is asked in different ways and with different words, sometimes with no words at all, but always the question is there; do we love Him? Will we obey Him? Abram is called toContinue Reading