Love from St. Luke's

This week, the resurrected Jesus appears to two of his followers as they make their way home from Jerusalem. We'll consider what their story tells us about what Jesus asks of his followers today. Cover art generated with the assistance of Microsoft Designer.

Easter Sunday has arrived! The resurrected Jesus has begun to appear to his friends, but they seem more confused than joyful, at least at first. We'll consider what Mary Magdalene's words, "I have seen the Lord," mean for us. Thanks to friend and artist Max McGregor for this week's cover art, generated with AI.

Easter has arrived and, as is our custom in the Episcopal Church, we can joyfully say "Alleluia! Christ is risen!" But today I'd like to share some thoughts about what Heaven when Jesus was crucified, and what that might tell us about our loving Father and the Holy Spirit.

As Holy Week begins, we consider what it meant for the people of Jerusalem to see Jesus in the flesh. Special thanks to artist Max McGregor for this episode's cover art.

As we enter into the fifth and final week of Lent, we take a look at what transpired when Jesus was called to the bedside of a dying friend. Thanks to the Reverend's Rob McCoy and Eric Fistler of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast for their insights, and special thanks to Max McGregor for this week's wonderful podcast art.

As we enter the 4th week of Lent, we take a look at what transpired when Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth. This episode focuses on Chapter 9, Verses 1-41 of the Gospel of John. Special thanks to artist and St. Luke's parishioner Max McGregor for this week's beautiful cover art!

As we enter the 3rd week of Lent, we examine an encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman, considering what it means for our own Lenten practices.

In this episode, we examine the late night visit of the Pharisee Nicodemus to Jesus, and consider the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing divine mystery into our lives.

In this first week of Lent and last week of Black History Month, this episode examines our nation's original sin of institutional racism.

The Epiphany season ends this week. As we prepare for the beginning of Lent, we remember the transfiguration of Jesus. Wwe'll consider what makes us worthy to receive God's light and love.

This week we honor Scout Sunday by considering what Jesus meant when he told his followers to be salt and light.

This week, we take a closer look at the Beatitudes, the first portion of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

This episode discusses the connection between John the Baptist's arrest and the launch of Jesus's public ministry. It also considers how God might want us to move in response to extraordinary events.

In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of Jesus's first meetings with three of his closest friends.

This episode celebrates Epiphany by considering what the Magi's visit means for us.

As the Christmas season draws to a close, we consider what Scripture tells us about who Jesus is and what we were created to be.

Christmas is here, and we finally get to celebrate Christ's birth with carols, gifts and stories. In this episode, we consider what we might do to make room for everyone, so that no one is ever again turned away as Mary and Joseph were turned away from the inn.

As Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches, we take a look at the two people chosen by God to bring his Son into a hurting world.

This episode features guest preacher Caleb Briggs, who offers his thoughts on waiting and celebration in Advent.

As Advent continues, we'll examine what John the Baptist had to say about the Messiah's coming, and how we can best prepare to welcome Jesus.

As the season of Advent begins this week, we'll consider what Jesus said about his second coming and how we can best prepare ourselves by following Paul's advice to the Romans to "put on the armor of light."

This episode focuses on Jesus as the King of Kings and his command to feed his sheep.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of reading the epistles of Paul in light of Jesus's teachings in the Gospels.

This episode features guest preacher Caleb Briggs with a powerful message about the Apocalypse.

This week, the Episcopal Church celebrated the Feast of All Saints. This episode considers what makes a saint, using the example of Jesus's encounter with Zacchaeus, the tax collector.