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Transformed by Encountering Jesus’ Love
Arthur, one of the chaplains at Parchman Prison, told us about a time when he offered to pray for an inmate on death row who was about to be executed. This condemned man responded by placing his hand on Arthur’s arm and saying excitedly, “No, no, brother, let me pray…
Ray Wu and the Great Doors
Many artists have shaped the visual legacy of Church of the Resurrection, but especially Ray Wu (1976–2016). A Wheaton College graduate, Ray was known for his expressive figurative work, influenced by graphic art, comics, and manga. His exceptional skill in shading and figure drawing led to his central role in designing…
The Road to Pankshin
“That entire village over there was attacked, homes were burned,” said the Rev. Canon Panshak Panbish as we drove the road from Jos to Pankshin in Plateau state, Nigeria. He said it the way you might point out an interesting building or a turnoff you’d missed. Just another fact of…
He Is Lovelier Still: A Homily for Good Friday
Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” – John…
Our God Draws Close in Love: A Homily for Maundy Thursday
Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the…
Two Ways, One Master: A Homily for Holy Wednesday
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. – Matthew…