By dbonneville on April 4, 2012
Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Matthew 26: 14-25 The final days of Jesus’ life on earth are depicted in tense, shadowy moments at table with his disciples. Both Matthew’s and John’s accounts of the final meal in the upper room contain elements of betrayal and darkness and dread. When Jesus says, “One of you will betray me,” [...]
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By dbonneville on April 3, 2012
Monday: Isaiah 42: 1-7; John 12: 1-11 The power of God is revealed now in his vulnerability. As Isaiah writes, “He will not cry out or make his voice heard in the street. He shall not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick.” Today’s Gospel tells us that the Anointed of the Lord [...]
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By dbonneville on April 3, 2012
Tuesday: Isaiah 49: 1-6; John 13: 21-33, 36-38 Betrayal, denial, and darkness are the themes of today’s liturgy. Isaiah reminds us that these are the reasons that Jesus must suffer and die. Jesus has sat at table with his disciples many times, but now there is unrest. He tells them, “One of you will betray [...]
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By dbonneville on March 31, 2012
Ezekiel 37: 21-28; John 11: 45-56 On the eve of Holy Week, we find Jesus and his disciples hiding out in the small town of Ephraim. The chief priest and the other religious leaders have decided that it is better for Jesus to be killed than for the people to believe in him. Belief in [...]
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By dbonneville on March 30, 2012
Jeremiah 20: 10-13; John 10: 31-42 Like Jeremiah, we hear the whisperings of many, terror on every side. “Denounce! Let us denounce him!” Today’s passage from Jeremiah is our prayer as we continue our climb. Despite those who throw stones at Jesus, there are many who begin to believe in him. Throughout history, the words [...]
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By dbonneville on March 29, 2012
Genesis 17: 3-9; John 8: 51-59 “They picked up stones to throw at Jesus, but he hid and went out of the Temple area.” The followers of Jesus are beginning to question their relationship with him in light of the turmoil his presence is causing. All the miracles and the good times seem far away. [...]
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By dbonneville on March 28, 2012
Daniel 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95; John 8: 31-42 In former times, the fifth Sunday of Lent was called Passion Sunday, and the following week the First Week in Passiontide. “Passion” here refers to the sufferings of Christ after the Last Supper, ending with his death on the cross. His suffering, however, started long before that. [...]
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