Lazarus, Come Out!

Photo of snail and daffodils speaking the couplet inspired by John 11:1-45: "Praying to his Father before the crowd, Jesus raised Lazarus wrapped in a shroud."
โ€œLazarus, Come Out!โ€
A reflection on John 11:1-45
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Jesus wept in sorrow, then commanded with power: โ€œLazarus, come out!โ€

Gospel

John 11:1-45
The Death of Lazarus

Now a man was ill, Lazarus from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary… Read the rest

What Does Rest Look Like?

โ€œMy Yoke Is Easyโ€
Matthew 11:28-30 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang (Revised in 2024)

โ€œCome to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.

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Triumph of the Cross

โ€œTriumph of the Crossโ€
A reflection on Philippians 2:5-11
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
ยฉ๏ธ2024 Gloria M. Chang

Brothers and sisters:
Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus,
Who, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. 

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