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Two Ways, One Master: A Homily for Holy Wednesday
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. – Matthew…
Walk in the (Unflattering) Light: A Homily for Holy Tuesday
And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. If anyone…
Appointed to Die Twice: A Homily for Holy Monday
When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him…
What is it Like to Make Confession to a Priest?
On Ash Wednesday, I make my way to the church office. I am here to make a sacramental confession. At the top of the stairs, an usher greets me quietly. She hands me a bulletin with the liturgy for confession and points me to chairs by a large window. Pinned…
Standing in the Gap: Stories from Rez Good Neighbor Teams
By Clare VanderWeele “A stranger is always a stranger until someone calls them a friend.” — author unknown On a November evening, Rez’s Good Neighbor Teams gathered over tea and dessert to reflect on what it has meant to walk alongside refugee and immigrant families who are rebuilding their lives…
Ecclesiastical Trial Court Releases Verdict
Dear Resurrection Family, Today the Ecclesiastical Court for the Trial of a Bishop published its decision regarding allegations against Bishop Stewart’s leadership. The ruling was conclusive: “the Court unanimously finds the Respondent NOT GUILTY on every count set forth in the Presentments” (p.70). I encourage you to read the Court…