Monthly Archives: April 2017

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

You entered the city A Revised Common Lectionary resource for April 9 by Magdalena I. García When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’  – Matthew 21:10 Read the full lectionary passages here You entered the city, but we move to the suburbs. You entered the city, but we… Read more »

Meeting Jesus: April 4 Rich Young Ruler

Tuesday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Matthew 19:16–30 I live the life everyone wants. Even at my tender age, God has rewarded me with affluence and influence within the Jewish community. Yet somehow I remain unfulfilled. Whatever I do, I wrestle with a sense of inner disquiet. Peace eludes me. Jesus, that avant-garde rabbi,… Read more »

Meeting Jesus: April 3 Young Child

Monday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Mark 10:13–16 Mama and Papa took me to see a nice man today. They said he’s a famous teacher. He’s smart, and he’s able to make sick people better. I wasn’t sick, but Mama and Papa wanted me to meet him. When we got there, grown-ups around him… Read more »

Meeting Jesus: April 2 Martha

Fifth Sunday in Lent Read John 11:1–44 My brother, Lazarus, fell ill, so we sent for Jesus. Lazarus died, and still Jesus didn’t come. Four days later, our dear friend, the rabbi who could have healed him with a single word, finally approached Bethany. I ran out to meet him; I wanted to believe Jesus knew… Read more »

Meeting Jesus: April 1 Man Healed of Leprosy

Saturday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 17:11–19 I’m an outcast of outcasts. My family disowned me when I decided to worship alongside the Jews. I resettled closer to Judea, but my worship of their God didn’t make those Jews accept me. Then my fingers and toes started going numb. Well, if you thought… Read more »