Lent 3 John 4 This story is one of my favorites from John. The Samaritan woman is an interesting contrast to Nicodemus, who we read about last week. He is the one who comes in the darkness to see Jesus in secret. In contrast, the woman is portrayed as one who has come to the … [Read more…]
Ash Wednesday 2008 You have come today perhaps by some instinct that Lent is a good thing. We know that last night Mardi Gras was celebrated throughout the world by many who have never even heard of Shrove Tuesday and who have no desire to even think about Lent. We live in a world of … [Read more…]
Last Epiphany 2008 What we have this morning is the ultimate Epiphany. It is the story of the Transfiguration. Last week we talked about Epiphany as a season of contemplation–and disruption. On the mountain we have both. This remarkable event most likely took place on the mountain known as Mt. Tabor outside of the city … [Read more…]
Epiphany 2A Matthew 3 Our gospel reading this morning is very key in our Epiphanytide. It is a commemoration of the baptism of our Lord, which in some traditions is the key Epiphany event. Those in the Christian East do an annual ‘Blessing of the Waters’ for Epiphany, which for them is ‘Theophany.’ The water … [Read more…]