Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene

Photo of a snail and tulips by a waterfall speaking the Shalom Snail couplet.
“The Voice Beyond the Cave”
John 20:1-2, 11-18 “in a snailshell”
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

John 20:1-2, 11-18

On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb.… Read the rest

From Rome to Arabia

Photo of snail and tulips speaking the Pentecost couplet, "From Rome to Arabia."
“From Rome to Arabia”
Acts 2:5-11 “in a snailshell”
Pentecost Sunday
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Acts 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.… Read the rest

Uncountable Marvels

“Uncountable Marvels” (2 panels)
A reflection on John 21:25
Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.

… Read the rest

Feed My Lambs

A baby snail and white bleeding hearts reflect on John 21:15-19: Peter thrice vowed, “I love thee.” Jesus made a Shepherd’s plea:  “Feed my lambs and follow me.”
“Feed My Lambs”
John 21:15-19 in a tercet
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

John 21:15-19

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” … Read the rest

Glory and Love in Trinity

A snail and three tulips reflect on John 17:20-26: "Abba in me and I in thee: Glory and Love in Trinity!"
“Glory and Love in Trinity”
John 17:20-26 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

John 17:20-26

“I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. … Read the rest

Your Word is Truth

A snail and three tulips meditate on John 17:17: "Your word, O Lord, is truth. Consecrate us in the truth."
“Your Word is Truth”
John 17:17
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

For the law was given through Moses;
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 1:17 (RSV)

Your word, O Lord, is truth. 
Consecrate us in the truth.

… Read the rest

I Am Not Alone

Photo of snail and tulip with text overlay of John 16:32, "I am not alone, for the Father is with me."
“I Am Not Alone”
John 16:32, abridged
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.

… Read the rest

I Revealed Your Name

Photo of snail and tulip speaking the couplet from John 17:1-11, "I Revealed Your Name."
“I Revealed Your Name”
A reflection on John 17:1-11a
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

John 17:1-11a

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him.… Read the rest