One of the most striking things about the post-Resurrection stories in the New Testament is how they go out of their way to show just how radical, and radically different, of a community the earliest Church sought to be. The clear fact that, by and large, Christians have completely failed to live that out over … Continue reading No More Rivals: A Reflection on John 20.19-31 and Acts 4.32-35
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Or is he? One could be forgiven for feeling a bit confused and let down by the Easter Gospel today, because this year, we get Mark’s telling of the resurrection, which is even less joyful or triumphant than the others. If John’s resurrection narrative reads like a buddy cop romp, with … Continue reading The Last Word: A Reflection for Easter Sunday 2024
[Over the past few years, I’ve made it a practice to write for every day of the Holy Week. This year, I’ve decided to let the ground lie fallow, so I can come back to these readings with fresher eyes in the future.] Here are some posts from previous years to help us commemorate Holy … Continue reading Resources for Holy Saturday
[Over the past few years, I’ve made it a practice to write for every day of the Holy Week. This year, I’ve decided to let the ground lie fallow, so I can come back to these readings with fresher eyes in the future.] Here are some posts from previous years to help us commemorate Good … Continue reading Resources for Good Friday
[Over the past few years, I’ve made it a practice to write for every day of the Holy Week. This year, I’ve decided to let the ground lie fallow, so I can come back to these readings with fresher eyes in the future.] Here are some posts from previous years to help us commemorate Maundy … Continue reading Resources for Maundy Thursday
Matthew Root 