Bible Passage: “Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests to arrange to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted when they heard why he …
Passion Tuesday: Rooted in Truth
Bible Passage: “One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, ‘Of all the commandments, …
Passion Monday: Calm Under Fire
Bible Passage: “When they arrived back in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the people buying and selling animals for sacrifices. He knocked over the tables …
Palm Sunday: An Upside-Down Kingdom
Bible Passage: “As Jesus and His disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. …
2025: A Year of Despair or Hope?
If only we had the palantíri. What are the palantíri, you say? If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, you might know that Palantir in the Elvish language means …
Continuing the Practice of “With-ness”
Bible Passage: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside …
Practicing the “With-ness” of Seeking
Bible Verse: “The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.” (Luke …
Practicing the “With-ness” of Sharing
Bible Passage: “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning …
Practicing the “With-ness” of Solitude
Bible Passage: “‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’ When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to …
Practicing the “With-ness” of Simplicity
Bible Passage: “And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of …