Easter Sunday, March 31 Luke 24:1-12
Easter Sunday, March 31 Luke 24:1-12 – In the Easter story, we witness a similar phenomenon—the breaking of light into the darkness of a sinful world.
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Holy Saturday, March 30 | Luke 23:50-56
Holy Saturday, March 30 | Luke 23:50-56 – The Deposition of Christ or the Descent of Christ is what Luke’s gospel describes for us on this Holy Saturday.
Good Friday, March 29 | Luke 23:13-49
Good Friday, March 29 | Luke 23:13-49 – Today is Good Friday, a day that seems paradoxically named. We pause to remember the suffering and death of Jesus, the embodiment of God’s love in human form.
Maundy Thursday, March 28 | Luke 22:7-20
Maundy Thursday, March 28 | Luke 22:7-20 – The mystery of sharing food and a common table takes place on different levels.
Wednesday, March 27 | Luke 22:1-6
Wednesday, March 27 | Luke 22:1-6 – In today’s passage, we see several examples of those who have chosen to be Christ’s executioners: chief priests who ought to be preparing to celebrate Passover, a celebration of God’s deliverance of Israel, and Judas, one of the twelve disciples who had been with Jesus throughout his ministry.
Feast of the Annunciation: Monday, March 25 | Luke 1:46-55
Feast of the Annunciation: Monday, March 25 | Luke 1:46-55 – The Magnificat is Mary’s song praising God, and the way in which she sings praise is instructive to us in how we might do the same.
Palm Sunday, March 24 Luke 19:28-40
Palm Sunday, March 24 Luke 19:28-40 – Entry into the City
Friday, March 22 | Luke 19:41-48
Friday, March 22 | Luke 19:41-48 – I love the image of Jesus driving out the sellers from the temple. I also empathize with the folks who were in the temple, just trying to make a living.
Feast of St. Joseph, Observed: Wednesday, March 20 | Luke 2:41-52
Feast of St. Joseph, Observed: Wednesday, March 20 | Luke 2:41-52 – Today’s proximity to the Feast of St Joseph (March 19) made me think about this passage from the viewpoint of Joseph, when I’ve only ever regarded it from the viewpoint of Jesus.
Monday, March 18 | Luke 18:1-8
Monday, March 18 | Luke 18:1-8 – Some of the most powerful, life-changing advice in the Bible has been reduced to a platitude that can be displayed on a shelf in the bathroom next to a candle and towels.
