Fr. Cannon preaches on Maundy Thursday. Tonight’s readings are Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and The Gospel According to John 13:1-17, 31b-35. You can follow along with those readings and more by clicking on this link.
Sermons on 1 Corinthians
This is a theme that runs through many of Paul’s letters. That is, that God’s wisdom turns human wisdom upside down.
This event symbolizes how healing that is done in and through Christ moves us into service in the kingdom of God.
Because within this story, we see ideas and patterns around things like conflict, non-violence, and community that are incredibly relevant for us today.
Mark seems to be telling us that this is how one follows Jesus: Without all the details; without much of a roadmap; just putting one foot in front of the other and seeing where Jesus takes us.
So how do we to respond, as Christians, to this violence and the threats of violence? What do our scriptures today have to say about this?
God is in control; God is faithful.
There is a great turn around here today, where we see all the disciples becoming prophets of God.