A painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner images the mood of this gospel scene from Luke.
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Lazarus, Come Out!
An image that can give rise to some fright is that of a tomb. Showing up in Halloween settings and in horror movies, it suggests things like darkness and entrapment.
Drinking The Chalice (Matthew 20:17-38)
At different times and circumstances in our lives, we are challenged to take on one trial or another in the service of the neighbor.
The Grounding Word
Commenting on a person’s prayer, Vincent voices his firm belief in God’s Word sustaining our service.
Outside-Inside (Mark 7:14-23)
A striking theme in these Lenten readings is the relationship between who we are on the outside and who we are on our insides. What both the practices and spirit of Lent intend is to draw these two realms closer together.
Conversations (2 Samuel 7:18-29)
“Conversation” is a word with an instructive derivation. The term comes from “con” (with) and “versation” (exchange), highlighting interaction and engagement.
Virtue: The Readiness to Follow
The angel Gabriel delivers a message that not only does God favor her, but that she is soon to conceive and bear a Son. Mary’s initial reaction is to “ponder” these words, seeking to comprehend their significance.
Keeping Focus (John 3:22-30)
In an article about personality, the author used the expression “ego asset.” It was referring to the way in which one individual can cash in on the accomplishments of another.
Mary’s Pondering (Luke 1:29)
The angel Gabriel delivers a message that not only does God favor her, but that she is soon to conceive and bear a Son. Mary’s initial reaction is to “ponder” these words, seeking to comprehend their significance.
Seeing God (Luke 10:21-24)
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus addresses His disciples with a profound statement: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.”
A Family Tradition (Lk 16:1-8)
Something I’ve always admired but have not been especially good at is practicality, being commonsensical about what to do and realistic about what actually can be done.
Past, Present and Future (2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18)
While the Scriptures shed light on every age group, there are passages which are tailored to one particular life stage.
