John 20

Thomas’s experience with the risen Christ is a testament to the possibilities Easter creates.

Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.

Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.

Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.

Jesus is no ghost; his breath reeks of resurrection.

Jesus is no ghost; his breath reeks of resurrection.

A day with few visitors presents an opportunity.

There is a blessing for those who have not come to believe and yet keep trying to see.

The Bible offers conflicting answers.

Christ’s invitation to new life is almost always unfamiliar and surprising, even disconcerting.

In recent years, I’ve become somewhat of an Easter Grinch.

Jesus, fresh out of his own three-day savasana, breathes on the disciples.

Thomas might be the patron saint of a secular age.

Mary has no hand to clutch or shoulder to lean on.

It’s hard to believe in an enchanted world.

Thomas gets so overwhelmed by Jesus’ presence that he ends up shelving the autopsy.

Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.

“Receive the Holy Spirit” isn’t an invitation. It’s a command.

“Receive the Holy Spirit” isn’t an invitation. It’s a command.

This Sunday is one where some re-education and re-framing might be helpful.