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The gospel reading for today is John 10:1-10, in which Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd and a gate for sheep. Another reference about being a shepherd is found in Luke 15:4-7, and Jesus’ ministry gives many accounts of his actions as a leader. This [...]
Luke 24:13-35 gives us the beloved story often referred to as the Walk to Emmaus. While some of the more prominent of Jesus' followers are hiding behind a locked door, others, like the two in this story, are heading home. Along the way, a stranger approaches, [...]
In John 20:19-31, we learn of Thomas’ disbelief when the other disciples told him Jesus had appeared to them. It wasn’t until Thomas saw and touched Jesus himself that he believed. Maybe we also doubt. Those among us who have been hurt by the church might [...]
Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch Message to the Church – Easter 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christ is Risen! In truth, he has risen! In this holy season of the Resurrection, the Church proclaims with joy that Christ is risen. Yet the Gospel [...]
Poor Peter – he just seems to get himself into it, doesn’t he? Consider his record. He trusted Jesus and walked on water – then became frightened, looked away, and started to sink. Later, he proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah, and not long after saying [...]
Sometimes hospital chaplains have the task and honor of talking with people about advanced directives (aka end-of-life planning). One of the questions is whether the person would like to be “brought back” should their hearts or breathing stop. Some responses are absolutely yes-no matter what, others [...]
A phrase we may have heard is something like, ‘Don’t do what I do, but do as I say.” Perhaps as followers of the way, we should switch the wording to: Don’t necessarily do what I say, but instead, do as I do. We’re told in [...]
The people in Exodus 17:3-7 were wandering in a desert, seemingly aimlessly. They were tired; they were thirsty, and they were grumpy and angry. Let’s be honest – they were frightened! Even after the many things God had done to help them escape their captivity, they [...]
It’s about our response, isn’t it? In Genesis 12:1-4a, we are reminded that God called Abram. Abram left friends, family, the land, his life – and went. He trusted God. The psalmist does as well (Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22), believing in God’s kindness, help, and protection. [...]
Two of the Scriptures for February 22 were Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7, and Matthew 4:1-11, in which we read of the contrast between Adam’s inability to avoid temptation and Jesus’ masterful ways of overcoming the many temptations laid before him. We might say, “Sure, but he was [...]