It’s the first day of the week after Jesus’ crucifixion. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James have all been to the tomb where they found the stone rolled away, where two young men in dazzling white robes asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” Even though the […]
Rethinking Thomas
When we hear of the disciple Thomas, we instantly think of “doubt.” Instead of being known for all the times he was faithful, like so many people, Thomas is best known for the one time he leaves and misses out on the action. It’s the first day of the week, and all of the disciples […]
Untaming the Resurrection
My roommate and good friend throughout medical school was Jewish. One of my favorite stories that she would tell was about her first introduction to Easter. She grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, right next door to an Irish Catholic family named the O’Sullivans. Every Easter the O’Sullivans would creep over into her yard and […]
Maundy Thursday: Commandments as a Gift from God
Maundy Thursday is a time of transition in the course of Holy Week. Our readings portray a lull in the action, a place that feels like the top of the hill on a roller coaster – that place where everything stops just before the car goes careening down the track and then veers sharply to […]