Did the prodigal son stay home after his father’s loving welcome? Could it be that Jesus actually wanted Peter to deny him? Who did Jesus probably visit on the day of his resurrection? What would love dictate and how does that relate to each of us today? Explore these questions each day this holy season by engaging with A Heart Journey Through Lent. Join the journey by subscribing here.
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Look for the archives once Lent begins… Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
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April 9
Easter Sunday, April 9The Empty TombJohn 20:1-9 Whose Heart Whose heart breaks for Judas,the first apostle to enter heaven?Who mourns with his widow and her children,and puts flowers on his grave?He was human, like us.He was loved and did love, like us.Whose heart breaks for Judas?With the heart of Christ, mine.
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April 8
Easter Vigil, April 8The Resurrection of JesusMatthew 28:1-10 Easter Spirit Easter Spirit knows pain,pain more intense than we ever imagined possible,physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological. Easter Spirit knows how it feels –to feel totally, completely abandoned and alone,afraid to stay, afraid to leave,depressed, desolate, more dead than alive. Easter Spirit knows surprise,the surprise of new life […]
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April 7
Good Friday, April 7The PassionJohn 18:1—19:42 All Wrong Every one I have ever seen is wrong.Every crucifix has Jesus clothed.Surely this is inaccurate,as sure as it is more humiliatingto be naked amidst the jeers,the badgering, the outright hatred,and the violence of heart that is fueled in mobsand deeply rooted in fear.Surely he was naked to […]