The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Ezekiel 37, 12-14 + Psalm 130 + Romans 8, 8-11 + John 11, 1-45
Prepared during a time of self-isolation during the pandemic.
The last of the seven signs that make up John’s Gospel is proclaimed today. Looking up and looking at the other six would be a good assignment as we all stay home this weekend hoping to remain healthy. For now, as often for me, it’s the verbs in this text that can lead us deeper in this mystery. “Take” “Come” and “Untie.” With those three words, the mission of Jesus, the will of his Father, and hope within us all is laid out for our contemplation. Perhaps, in these three commands there is for us mission given and the order is given for what we must do in the name of Jesus. … more »