Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12 -Psalm 22 -Hebrews 10:16-25 -John 18:1-19:42 Each of the four evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, John—has his own way of framing the story of Good Friday. Each one wants to convince us that the crucifixion of Jesus is the most important thing that has ever happened and that it reveals the true destiny… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Maundy ThursdayExodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 John 13:1-17, 31-35Maundy Thursday is the beginning of the Triduum. It initiates a time of watching, waiting and contemplating as we enter into the commemoration of the mystery of our redemption. The gift of love in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood is the focus.{2} Today our gospel… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Holy Week—WednesdayIsaiah 50:4-9 Psalm 70 Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32Matthew 26:39 quotes Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane: “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” Thispassage has always resonated with me. I was reminded of it when I read today’s passage… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Holy Week—Tuesday Psalm 71: 1-14 Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 John 12: 20-36 The psalmist gives us a wonderful model for dealing with times when a situation becomes stressful. He acknowledges his need for God’s help, and then expresses his trust in the One who “took me from my mother’s womb” and upon whom… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Holy Week—Monday Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 36:5-11 Hebrews 9:11-15 John 12:1-11 The theme throughout today’s readings is the wideness of God’s mercy, but the salient point made over and over again is that God’s mercy extends not to one nation or one people but to all. Isaiah 42:1-9 shows God speaking into… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
The Carpenter's Nail 