Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118 (117):2-4, 13-15, 22-24, 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 Mercy That Breaks Fear and Builds Faith There is a moment many of us know too well—the doors are closed, the lights are low, and fear has the final word. You may be smiling on the outside, but inside, there is anxiety,…

Isaiah 50:4–7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Matthew 26:14–27:66 Entering the Lord’s Passion Today we enter into the mystery of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday—a day of both joy and sorrow, triumph and suffering. We hold palms in our hands and proclaim “Hosanna!” just as the people did when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Yet, in the Gospel…

Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130 (129):1-8, Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45 From Darkness to Life—The Power of the Resurrection Last Sunday, we walked with the man born blind. Through the healing touch of Jesus, his physical eyes were opened, but more importantly, his spiritual eyes were awakened to the light of faith. We learned that Jesus…