We are the church because of being God’s children, following Jesus and the free gift of the Holy Spirit. Paul teaches us that the one Spirit makes the church and moves it. He also notes that we are all gifted in different ways so as to the Church’s mission: to
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1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Cast your cares on God. Be alert. Acts 1:6-14 The ascension of Jesus. The disciples were waiting for the coming of the Spirit. We too are waiting for the coming of physical re-connection. Perhaps for the first time in a very long time, the world could
Continue readingAre you feeling “ready to make a defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you? Are you ready to explain to others why you believe the Holy is alive in each one of us – yes even in times like these? Our
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Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 My times are in your hands. John 14:1-14 I am the way, the truth, the life. Rest assured, there is hope, we will see each other again. Jesus continues to lead us, and will ensure that things are prepared what will we feast on when the time
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Acts 2:42-27 The believers share everything in common. John 10:1-10 Jesus the good shepherd and the gate. As we building the body of Christ in a new way, the virtual movement claims us in new ways. How will we find balance with our wants and desires with the expectations of
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Luke 24:13-35 Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus We will come to know one another through the breaking of bread. Eucharistic hospitality is about our actions more than our words. To welcome in strangers is truly a test of faith, an act of trust and vulnerability. How will we
Continue readingWe will come to know one another through the breaking of bread. Eucharistic hospitality is about our actions more than our words. To welcome in strangers is truly a test of faith, an act of trust and vulnerability. How will we meet each other face to face in a way
Continue readingWe come to know our faith in a new way when challenged or in doubt. What may have seemed easy at first – believing in the statements of the New Creed and living them out in the world – becomes harder when we doubt Jesus was truly incarnate during his
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Matthew 28:1-10 Mary and Mary at the tomb We are called by Christ to be a community. One that values both tradition and new creations. As disciples of Christ, we have been discovering what spiritual friendship means now more than ever. We walked the journey of Lent hearing the stories
Continue readingJesus lives up to his last week, seeking to model spiritual friendship and leadership. He is open, honest, authentic, slow to anger but never one to avoid conflict. How can we celebrate his great love for friends, learning to love like him? How can we prepare our hearts to not
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