Scott Lencke Space and Place: In the Aftermath of Notre Dame This past week the world learned of the fires that burst aflame in the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris. There have been a lot of responses across the spectrum, both amongst religious and non-religious folk. I myself have been interested in the response ofContinue reading “Scott Lencke: Space and Place: In the Aftermath of Notre Dame”
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Randy Thompson: It’s Spring, Sort of
Randy Thompson It’s Spring, Sort of Spring typically conjures up images of robins, flowers and bright yellow forsythia blooms. That’s the way spring is supposed to be for most of us. But, the reality of it here in New Hampshire is a bit different. Spring is mud season. We’re grateful for the warmer weather, butContinue reading “Randy Thompson: It’s Spring, Sort of”
Easter Monday 2019: A Quiet, Personal Easter
Easter Monday A Quiet, Personal Easter If there is ever a day when the church goes all out, it’s on Easter Sunday. And this is as it should be. From the earliest days of the church, the Sunday of the resurrection has been the primary festive occasion of the church. The resurrection is the veryContinue reading “Easter Monday 2019: A Quiet, Personal Easter”
The 3 Days — Easter Sunday 2019
Easter Sunday 2019 Praise and thanks remain your song of praise Hell and the devil are overcome their gates are destroyed Shout and cheer, you loosened tongues, so that you are heard in heaven Open up, you heavens,the splendid arches, the Lion of Judah comes drawn in victory! • J.S. Bach Easter Oratorio (BWV 249)Continue reading “The 3 Days — Easter Sunday 2019”
The 3 Days — Holy Saturday 2019
Holy Saturday 2019 God’s Godness in the grave of godlessness There is a “faith” which has forgotten what it is to doubt; a way of hearing which no longer listens to the silence; a certainty that God is close which dares not look into eyes still haunted by divine remoteness; a hope for some gloryContinue reading “The 3 Days — Holy Saturday 2019”
The 3 Days — Randy Thompson: Good Friday Meditation
Good Friday Meditation Randy Thompson It is noon, and I am sitting in the last pew, in the back of the church. I am here because it is Good Friday. I do not have any deep thoughts. I do not vividly imagine myself at Golgotha. I am here because on this day I need toContinue reading “The 3 Days — Randy Thompson: Good Friday Meditation”
Maundy Thursday 2019
Maundy Thursday 2019 Meal When the time came for Jesus and the apostles to eat, he said to them, “I have very much wanted to eat this Passover meal with you before I suffer. I tell you that I will not eat another Passover meal until it is finally eaten in God’s kingdom.” Jesus tookContinue reading “Maundy Thursday 2019”
Wednesday in Holy Week 2019
Wednesday in Holy Week 2019 Portent When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, ‘As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.’ …‘When you seeContinue reading “Wednesday in Holy Week 2019”
Tuesday in Holy Week 2019
Tuesday in Holy Week 2019 Parable A man once planted a vineyard and rented it out. Then he left the country for a long time. When it was time to harvest the crop, he sent a servant to ask the renters for his share of the grapes. But they beat up the servant and sentContinue reading “Tuesday in Holy Week 2019”
Monday in Holy Week 2019
Monday in Holy Week 2019 Temple When Jesus came closer and could see Jerusalem, he cried and said: It is too bad that today your people don’t know what will bring them peace! Now it is hidden from them. Jerusalem, the time will come when your enemies will build walls around you to attack you.Continue reading “Monday in Holy Week 2019”
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