April 7, 2023, Good Friday
On Good Friday we meditate on the cross. The gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion are unvarnished. It is painful to read about the harm inflicted on Jesus or the suffering … Continue reading April 7, 2023, Good Friday
April 6, 2023, Maundy Thursday
Last year, between the two Maundy Thursday services at St. John’s, I took the metro over to Christ Church, Capitol Hill. I met my wife, son, and father inside on … Continue reading April 6, 2023, Maundy Thursday
April 5, 2023, Wednesday in Holy Week
Sometime in the past 100 years, as a church, we switched from a narrative that, in general terms, tended to emphasize rules, God the Father, punishment, and hell—from that to … Continue reading April 5, 2023, Wednesday in Holy Week
April 4, 2023, Tuesday in Holy Week
Waiting is hard. Whether it’s waiting in traffic, waiting in line, or waiting for test results, there is something about waiting that is not always ideal. We find ourselves in … Continue reading April 4, 2023, Tuesday in Holy Week
April 3, 2023, Monday in Holy Week
Cherry blossom season is always one of our favorite times of the year. Despite being dormant for most of the preceding year, the eager anticipation of the blossoms flourishing into peak … Continue reading April 3, 2023, Monday in Holy Week
