Trust
Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 is one of the readings for May 17. Many of us may be feeling confused, upset, even afraid about the conditions in the world today. If you are feeling this way, please read the words of this psalm - it's about believing [...]
May 2026
Surprising Role Models?
As we read Acts 8:5-8,14-17, we may recall that in other Biblical stories, the Samaritans, although disliked by the Jewish people, were given as examples. Jesus told of the Good Samaritan, who cared for the injured man when others walked on by. And it was a [...]
How We Are To Live
In reading the scriptures: Acts 6:1-7, Psalm 33:1-2,4-5, 18-19; 1Peter 2:4-9, and John 14:1-12, learn how we are to live. We are to work together and to find solutions when disagreements arise. We are to worship and trust God. Knowing we are all part of a [...]
April 2026
Good Shepherd Leadership
The gospel reading for today is John 10:1-10, in which Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd and a gate for sheep. Another reference about being a shepherd is found in Luke 15:4-7, and Jesus’ ministry gives many accounts of his actions as a leader. This [...]
What if?
Luke 24:13-35 gives us the beloved story often referred to as the Walk to Emmaus. While some of the more prominent of Jesus' followers are hiding behind a locked door, others, like the two in this story, are heading home. Along the way, a stranger approaches, [...]
When we doubt….
In John 20:19-31, we learn of Thomas’ disbelief when the other disciples told him Jesus had appeared to them. It wasn’t until Thomas saw and touched Jesus himself that he believed. Maybe we also doubt. Those among us who have been hurt by the church might [...]
Easter Message from our Presiding Bishop
Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch Message to the Church – Easter 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christ is Risen! In truth, he has risen! In this holy season of the Resurrection, the Church proclaims with joy that Christ is risen. Yet the Gospel [...]
March 2026
Forgiven, again.
Poor Peter – he just seems to get himself into it, doesn’t he? Consider his record. He trusted Jesus and walked on water – then became frightened, looked away, and started to sink. Later, he proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah, and not long after saying [...]
Death, Life, Death
Sometimes hospital chaplains have the task and honor of talking with people about advanced directives (aka end-of-life planning). One of the questions is whether the person would like to be “brought back” should their hearts or breathing stop. Some responses are absolutely yes-no matter what, others [...]
It’s What We Do…..
A phrase we may have heard is something like, ‘Don’t do what I do, but do as I say.” Perhaps as followers of the way, we should switch the wording to: Don’t necessarily do what I say, but instead, do as I do. We’re told in [...]