Caroline Head
Joy to the World
Today's Readings Jesus never promised that it would be easy to follow His commandments. In fact, a brief glance at the first reading for...
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Kathleen O'Brien
Self-Righteous Sheep
Today's Readings In today’s Gospel, we see Jesus’ followers being referred to as sheep. Christians are used to this kind of biblical...
Rakhi McCormick
Do You Love Me?
The Gospel for today is packed with such rich imagery. From Peter leaping out of the boat into the sea to run to Jesus on the shore, to...
Jennifer Delvaux
Are We an Easter People?
Today’s Readings I have a deep and abiding love of color coding. Well, any sort of organization, but especially that which allows me to...
Katie Davis-Crowder
Jesus Who Sees Me
Today's Readings One of the greatest joys of my life has been ministering with God’s people. From Philadelphia and D.C. to Houston and...
Susan Amann
Heart Journey
Today's Readings “Crucify him! Crucify him!” When I was young, I attended Catholic grade school in Chicago. For the most part, I really...
Patty Breen
Enter into the Mystery
Today's Readings I got my love of reading from my mom. Growing up each night before bed, we would read together. Usually for about 30...
Caroline Head
Seek the Joy in the Desert
Today's Readings Our world feels broken. The brokenness across the globe - the weight of the pandemic, of increasing prices, war across...
Ellen Romer Niemiec
Giving Up Manna
Today's Readings I wonder what manna tastes like. Did it start off as deeply satisfying, as if nothing could ever taste as good? How...
Rachel Conrad Carlson
In Ash and Flame
Today's Readings I have vivid memories of hearing the story of Moses and the burning bush as a child. I always pictured this green bush...
Patty Breen
Confessions of Former "Live for the Next Spiritual High" Type Christian
Today's Readings When I was a youth minister, one of my favorite things was to take and lead teens on meaningful retreat experiences. We...
Katie Davis-Crowder
Desert Days
Today's Readings I can still picture them in the front row of the second-floor theater - the simple blackbox space of the local community...
Jessica Curbis
Where Are the Beams
Today's Readings Jesus often strikes me as someone with a flair for the dramatics. I always enjoy the way Jesus uses extravagant...
Caroline Head
The Golden Rule
Today's Reading Treat others the way you want to be treated. These words, a common refrain from parents and teachers of young children,...
Rakhi McCormick
Blessed Are You, My Galentine!
Today's Readings This week, we encounter Luke’s shorter version of the Beatitudes. Here, we find ourselves “hashtag blessed,” though, not...
Rose Miola
Soaking Up Love
Today's Readings This week has the most popular scripture passage for weddings! “Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous, it is...
Micole Amalu
He Has Come to Bring Freedom
Today's Readings “This scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” These words from Jesus Christ are the start of His active ministry and...
Bernadette K. Raspante
Weddings, Friendships, and Ritual
Today's Readings This weekend I have the honor of officiating my best friend's wedding. We have been friends our whole lives and being...
Sue Delvaux
Baptism, Business, and Servant Leadership
Today's Readings As Lectors head to Church this weekend, they will have to prepare for two different sets of readings. The Church offers...
Susan Amann
Star, Witness, Renewal
Today's Readings I have been fascinated with stars since I was young. Why do they twinkle? Why do we wish on the first star of the...