Easter Sunday
As Jesus entered Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, a week prior to His resurrection, Jesus told Jews and Greeks that, “unless a grain of wheat falls into the...
Holy Saturday: A Sabbath of Silence
It is Saturday in Jerusalem. Jesus is betrayed, crucified, and now lays in the tomb. I imagine the broken hearts, the sobbing, the wandering minds, and the myriad of whys....
Good Friday: The Dying
The week ended. The week merging celebration and accusation ended. Weeks do that. They begin their sprint then rush toward a conclusion. Like stories, our weeks contain components of drama...
Maundy Thursday: A New Command
There is so much activity during what we call “Maundy Thursday” in the Scriptures that I am unable to address all of its events adequately in such a short space....
Spy Wednesday: Love and Light in the Night
Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally referred to as Spy Wednesday, the day the Church remembers Judas Iscariot’s scheming with the religious authorities to be rid of Jesus of Nazareth....
Holy Tuesday: Let the Walls Fall
Today’s post is an excerpt from Chris Maxwell’s poem “A Week of Transformation,” collected in the book embracing now:pain, joy, healing, living. (Used by permission.) This poem reflects on Jesus’...
Holy Monday: The Lion and the Lamb
Giovanni enjoyed the best of everything. The son of a wealthy businessman, he could impress his friends with all that a life of pleasure promises. But along the way, his...
Palm Sunday: Let Them See Jesus
Help is here! We’re saved! Oh, thank God! Rescue us! God must have sent you! You’re God’s man! Save us! Be our king! These are the kind of words that...
Following in His Footsteps: Hope & Promise for Holy Week
Next week is Holy Week, the church’s annual commemoration of Jesus’ life just before the Resurrection. This year, the Bishop’s Blog will feature a guest post each day. Each writer...