Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Mark 16:6 Early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, three women went to the tomb of Jesus. They found the stone rolled away, and the tomb empty.…
Seven Stanzas at Easter | John Updike
A poem in celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord: "Seven Stanzas at Easter" by John Updike.
The Fearful Joy of Easter: My Sermon on Matthew 28:1-10 for Easter Sunday
The Fearful Joy of Easter: My Sermon on Matthew 28:1-10 for Easter Sunday.
Every Burning Morning
I was honored to be invited to contribute this article to the Eastertide 2022 edition of The Merton Journal, published bi-annually by The Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Jesus Showed Himself Again: My Sermon on John 21:1-19
After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples in many and various ways, and each of these ways can help us learn how to see Jesus today. Here is my sermon on John 21:1-19.
Easter’s New Rules: My Easter Sermon on Luke 24:1-12
Christ is risen! It is not an "idle tale," but the event that has changed our world forever. Here is my Easter sermon, reflecting this year on Luke 24:1-12.
To Live in the Light of the Resurrection
To live in the light of the resurrection – that is what Easter means. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Rolling the Stone Away: My Easter Sermon on Mark 16:1-8
Easter means not only that Christ is alive, but that he is with us always, rolling away the stones and obstacles that keep us from him. Here is my Easter sermon on Mark 16:1-8.
Hell Trembles with Fear
God has died in the flesh and hell trembles with fear. - From an ancient homily for Holy Saturday
Our Emmaus Journey
My sermon on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, preached on the Third Sunday of Easter.