Tag Archives: Easter

Easter Day: Year B

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Jesus is Risen! Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 Today is the most important day of the Christian calendar. It is the Feast of the Resurrection – a point upon which all our faith is grounded. … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year A

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Spirit of Truth Acts of the Apostles 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Jesus does not leave his followers orphaned. Through the Holy Spirit Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year A

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The way, the truth, the life Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises his eternal presence will be with them. However, “to believe” (v. 1) involves committing the whole self to the … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year A

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Living in Community Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus, teaching through a parable, describes himself as a shepherd who cares for his sheep, whose sheep follow … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday of Easter: Year A

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Sacramental life Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-25 The risen Christ is known in the sharing of the word and in the breaking of bread. This is the form of the Eucharist … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Easter: Year A

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Knowing the Risen Christ through faith Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 We may not see the risen Christ but we will know the risen Christ as we gather in faith-filled community on … Continue reading →

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Easter Day: Year A

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Sunday of the Resurrection Jeremiah 31:1-6 or Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43 or Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday begins the fifty days of the Easter season with the story of … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Hospitality Acts of the Apostles 16:9-15 Psalm 67 The Revelation to John 21:10, 22 – 22:5 John 14:23-29 OR John 5:1-9 The Spirit is at work as Paul continues to spread the news of the Risen Lord. Paul has had … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Proof Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 The Revelation of John 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Easter continues this Sunday (and every Sunday), but today we hear the two appearances of the Risen Lord before the disciples. On the evening of … Continue reading →

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Easter Day – Year C

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Three Women Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-10 Once again the loyal Galilean women are on the scene, as they have been throughout the past few days of Jesus’ passion. Their faithful compliance with the law … Continue reading →

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