Part two of Sunday’s reflection on John 20:19-31. +++ And we say, “But what about Thomas’ statement when he heard about the night?” He says, “unless I see his hands and side, and I touch him, I won’t believe.” That’s the sure sign of a doubter, right? May I ask a question? Who is he doubting? […]

Some of us heard about Thomas yesterday. The text was John 20:19-31. Here’s part one of my reflection. In our reading this morning, we heard about a disciple named Thomas. People who never knew him have labeled him “doubting Thomas” and he’s had to bear that label for millennia. But I’m pretty sure that’s not what […]

God. We are cautious. At least many of us are. Except about what we like and share.And even then we make choices more cautiously than people know. We make decisions out of an abundance of caution.We are cautiously optimistic.We are cautious about who we trust or what we commit to do. Because our hearts have […]

I think we wonder sometimes if Jesus knows we are in the hospital. The shepherd unaware of the sheep who are here.  Because if he knew, he’d be here, right?  Climbing the stairs, two at a time.  Holding up a hand to stop the protestations of public safety.  Winking at the RN, asking the tech for a blanket, […]