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The Inner Shepherd
“As the early Christians were martyred, many were buried in the catacombs of Rome. The believing community would paint the image of The Good Shepherd on many of their tombs. This served as a sign that they were not really “dead” in the sense of what is normally defined as “dead.” Rather, they were shepherded by the one who “died once for all” (Rm. 6:10) and now lives in the power of eternal life…”
On the Road
“We begin on the road of our lives’ disappointments, wounds, and disillusionments. And in the midst of our musings and complaints, Jesus appears as a stranger to us and begins to ask the questions our souls need to hear…”
When the Doors Are Locked
The group of disciples had to discern, for the rest of their lives, what it meant for them to be a community of the Risen Lord. In our encounter, in the “blessing that comes from not seeing,” we must do the same.
Lily in the Desert Rain Chapel (David Morrison)
May we have eyes to see the renewal of all things breaking into our world today. May we have the courage to follow Jesus in his risen life. May we experience an Easter Season of the soul.
Easter (“Pasch”) Season
“In the Scriptures, when people experienced an encounter with God (a vision), they were left with a divine commission (a command). This resulted in a change of life that made an impact on the surrounding community-a mission. “
An Anti-Triumphal Entry
“If you’ve grown up in North American culture, you have been trained all your life to expect Jesus to make your life a “triumphal entry” into the “winner’s circle.” The reality of love calls us to follow Jesus into the same great humility. We can NEVER experience the resurrection unless we’ve died.”
The Little Promises of Spring
“We don’t have to go far to find the treasure we are seeking. There is beauty and goodness right were we are. And only when we can see the beauty and goodness that are close by can we recognize beauty and goodness on our travels far and wide…“ -Henri J.M. Nouwen
