For an Easter Sunday gospel, this reading leaves a lot to be desired. There isn’t a lot of evidence here that Jesus has been raised. We have an empty tomb, puzzled women, some very odd words from two men in white garments, and skeptical apostles.
Sermons by Deacon Peter Hodsdon (Page 2)
I’d like to start with a word of thanks. The Kairos prison retreat was held last weekend and as usual, the Holy Spirit made an appearance. The obvious joke is that he came for the cookies, but I’ll refrain. You might wonder – how does the Holy Spirit show up? more
Today’s reading features one of the pivotal stories in John’s gospel, the raising of Lazarus. It is the last major sign or miracle of Jesus before his passion, so it is fitting that we feature it on this, the 5th Sunday of Lent. more
2nd Sunday of Lent – Transfiguration Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. This wonderfully ambiguous sentence launches us into a very profound event in Jesus’ ministry, an event that is more about the disciples then Jesus, and more about us than we realize. So, the first question is – who is doing…
Today we continue to listen to Jesus’ so-called Sermon on the Plain, in which Luke gathers up a number of favorite sayings of Jesus and has Him stand and deliver. more
Deacon Peter’s Presentation on Luke: The Gospel of Healing and Forgiveness
There are many possible themes to explore in today’s readings – everything from Jesus’ first miracle to the amazing insights of St. Paul as he talks about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. more
Christmas season is short! We cram an awful lot of amazing scripture into a very few days. more
When we’re successful, we rarely listen to God’s word. Here’s another way to think about it… Read: 2nd Sunday Advent – December 9, 2018
In the midst of the scary predictions of the end times, Jesus tells the story of the budding fig tree. Why? Read: 33rd Sunday November 18, 2018