

This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. Quite an April Fools twist... © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. Here http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEaster2_RCL.html


A gospel passage appointed for Holy Saturday is Matthew 27:57-66. Today we hear from "the other Mary."


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This Holy Week looks at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we hear from Andrew of Capernaum.


The gospel passage appointed for Wednesday in Holy Week is JOHN 13:21-32. This Holy Week Water Daily looks at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.


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This Holy Week will look at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. The gospel passage appointed for the Monday in Holy Week is John 12:1-11 - http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=John+12:1-11


This week we look at MARK 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He doesn't stay long but heads out of town for an evening with friends. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html#GOSPEL


This week we look at MARK 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. What do we make of those "hosannas" that so quickly turned to "Crucify him?" © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html#GOSPEL


This week we look at MARK 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. There is no mention of palms in the story! © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html#GOSPEL


This week we look at MARK 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Today we look at how he acquires a colt on which to ride. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html#GOSPEL


This week we look at MARK 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We are drawing near that story too. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html#GOSPEL


This week we look at JOHN 312:20-33, in which Jesus looks at the suffering ahead for him - and chooses it in love for us. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent5_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 312:20-33, in which Jesus contemplates the suffering ahead and how it will glorify God. How do we glorify God? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent5_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat that must be buried in dark earth and broken open in order to bear fruit. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent5_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat, feeling the dread of what is coming. He transcended that dread... can we do that with God's help? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent5_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat. It started when some Greeks approached Philip saying, "We want to see Jesus." © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent5_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” That love helps us become true, as we allow it in. © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 3:14-21, in which Jesus talks about those who love darkness rather than light. Which are we? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” Can we believe in the promise of life beyond condemnation? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” Is this good news for us? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” How could Jesus' crucifixion bring us healing? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus invite his followers to a faith that goes beyond physical sight. How can we believe what we cannot see? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment that ran the temple. That's where God was said to dwell on earth. Where does God dwell now? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment. He calls the holy temple "his father's house." Are our sanctuaries God's house? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment with great zeal - when are called to be zealous? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html


This week we look at JOHN 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment. When is anger okay? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html


This week we look at MARK 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple, the need to "give up our lives." What does that mean? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent2_RCL.html


This week we look at MARK 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. He says that includes a willingness to lose yourself. What does that mean? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent2_RCL.html


This week we look at MARK 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. He tells his followers they need to learn to think like God. How do we do that? © Kate Heichler, 2024.here http://eepurl.com/b-Tsw5. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent2_RCL.html