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The Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20: Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023”

Memorial Day is a great American tradition. It’s also a time to reflect on what the holiday means. Every year, we look forward to the end of May. Some of us feel relief, others a wound-up sense of anxiety. The anxiety comes from questions facing us about the next three months, things concerning vacations, whatContinue reading “Reflection on Memorial Day 2023”

The Gospel and Epistle for Pentecost go hand in hand and a reflection for Pentecost needs both. The Gospel of John 20:19-23          When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, JesusContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-23: and the The Epistle, Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost, May 28, 2023”

The Gospel of John 17:1-11 Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they mayContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 17: 1-11: Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2023”

The Altar window depicting the Ascension of Jesus. Hope Episcopal Church Manheim, PA The Gospel According to Luke 24:44-53                                                                        Jesus said to his disciples, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you– that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalmsContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 24:44-53: Ascension Day, May 18, 2023”

The Gospel of John 14:15-21 Jesus said, ”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You knowContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 14:15-21: Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14 2023”

Gospel of John 14:1-14 Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare aContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 14:1-14: Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023”

The Gospel of John 10:1-10 Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, andContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 10:1-10 Fourth Sunday of Easter                    Good Shepherd Sunday: April 30, 2023.”

The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyesContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35: The Road to Emmaus., Third Sunday of Easter: April 23 2023”

The Gospel of John 20:19-31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed themContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-31; Second Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023”