So are we in the world, or are we not of the world? by Danielle Shroyer Gospel Reading: John 17:6-19 For Sunday, May 20, 2012: Year B—Easter 7 If you’ve ever read a commentary on John, you’ve probably heard that it became the patron gospel of the Gnostics, the poster child of dualists everywhere. Is [...]

Joy on Miracle Grow. by Jodi-Renee Adams Gospel Reading: John 15.9-17 For Sunday, May 23, Year B − Easter 6 In one of the most familiar monologues given by Christ, John uncorks images of joy-giving love—love that makes Christ our brother and no longer our Master. We hear Christ repeat the word love nine times in [...]