The letter has been accepted, from the earliest of times, as from the apostle Paul. The letter is quoted by many early church fathers including Clement, Ignatius, and Barnabas.
The style of the letter has some differences from other letters of Paul, including words that are not used elsewhere, but still contains a large number of Pauline touches.… Read the rest “Introduction to Colossians”
John 20:18a
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."
Alleluia!
Blessed is the name of the Lord!
We give you glory, God,
for bringing life through your Son
who is the Christ, the Savior of the world,
the Redeemer who brings salvation to
all who believe in him.… Read the rest “March 27 (Easter)”
Matthew 27:59-60
So Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. He then rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and went away.… Read the rest “March 26”
Hebrews 5:7-9
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,
Holy One
who heard the cries of Jesus
as he suffered on the cross,
Hear our prayers as well.… Read the rest “March 25 (Good Friday)”
John 13:4-5
Jesus got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him.… Read the rest “March 24 (Maundy Thursday)”
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.… Read the rest “March 23”
Psalm 71:4-5
Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
God who is never far from us,
Protect us from our enemies
or those who would discredit or insult us.… Read the rest “March 22”
Isaiah 42:1
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
O God of mercy and justice;
When we are surrounded by evil
and feel of no use,
Stir up your Spirit within us
so that we have courage to change the world.… Read the rest “March 21”
Luke 19:37-38
As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!… Read the rest “March 20 (Palm Sunday)”
Luke 22:7-8
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.”
Oh Lord,
As we journey through the last days of Lent
and enter into the Holy Week when our Lord
was crucified and died;
Prepare and center us,
So that we may pass the week
with our hearts and minds focused on you,
In the name of the one we journey with,
Jesus,
Amen.