by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace As we try to listen deeply now to our Scripture lessons today, I think it's important that we understand how in John's Gospel, he uses what he calls seven signs, or miracles -- big miracles or signs that make it clear who Jesus really is … Continue reading REFLECTION: There is comfort, strength in the story of Lazarus’ death
LENT 2014: Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6th
by Jim Dinn Ezekiel 37:12-14 | Romans 8:8-11 | John 11:1-45 The account of the raising of Lazarus offers little interest for twentieth century non-believers. Such readers are curious about the death experience and hunger for details about what, if anything, lies beyond death. They are fascinated by stories of near-death experiences. They wonder about … Continue reading LENT 2014: Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6th