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Year B—Lectionary #50, Gospel John 10: 11–18 During the Easter season we rejoice with deep emotion as we contemplate and give thanks for the most precious

Luke 24: 35–48 Gospel Summary On that first Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection, two disciples return to Jerusalem from their journey to Emmaus and

Gospel—Luke 24; 35 – 48 The Alleluias continue to ring out as we are still at the early part of this Easter Season. The Church

Lectionary #44, Gospel: John 20: 19–31 “The doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews.” We probably read these words with a

John 20: 19–31 Gospel Summary The first thing that we notice in today’s gospel is the amazing effect that the presence and words of Jesus

Gospel—John 20; 1-9 The Gospel for Easter Sunday tells of Mary Magdalene finding the tomb empty and running to the apostles to tell them, “They

John 20: 1–9 Gospel Summary John’s gospel ends as it began, with the question: where does Jesus dwell? Immediately after his baptism by John the

Mark 14: 1–15: 47 Gospel Summary For us Christians, the story of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus represents the climax, not just of

Lectionary #37 and 38 As I prepared the texts and prayers for the mass of Palm Sunday something caught my attention for the first time,

John 12: 20–33 Gospel Summary Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover feast say to Philip, “Sir, we would like to see

Gospel—John 12 : 20 – 33 The Scriptures make many references to time. John’s Gospel begins with “In the beginning…….” and goes on to write

Lectionary #32, Gospel John 3: 14-21 Today’s first reading is taken from the Second Book of Chronicles, a text which is not often read at

John 3: 14–21 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel selection, Jesus continues his discussion with Nicodemus on the subject of baptism. It is important to note

John 2: 13–25 Gospel Summary Since the Passover was near, Jesus goes up to Jerusalem to celebrate the festival with his fellow Jews. When he

Gospel—John 2 : 13 – 25 At first glance this Gospel could appear to be out of place for Lent. We began Lent with Jesus

Lectionary #26, Gospel Mark 9: 2-10 The first reading presents to us one of the most difficult passages of the entire Bible: the story of

Mark 9: 2–10 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel brings us a story about the illumination of Jesus on a mountaintop in the presence of his closest

Mark 1: 12–15 Gospel Summary The Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness where he is tempted by Satan. We should recall that this event in

Mark 1: 12 – 15 This past Wednesday churches were full of people as we began the Season of Lent by having our foreheads marked

Mark 1: 40–45 Gospel Summary This passage continues the narrative of Jesus’ mission immediately following his baptism in the Jordan and the call of the