Sitting In Opposition – A Sermon On Matthew 27:57-66 For Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday - Matthew 27:57-66 I am always struck by the contrast between this day, Holy Saturday, and the rest of Holy Week. The crowds, shouting, and turmoil of Good Friday have given way to silence and stillness. There is…

The Promise of Interruption – A Sermon on the Annunciation, Luke 1:26-38

We call today (March 25) the Feast of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) but I wonder if it might be more accurate to call it the Feast of Interruption. Here’s what I mean by that. We don’t know what Mary was…

Life on the Edge – A Sermon for Holy Saturday; Matthew 27:57-66

The collect and readings for Holy Saturday may be found here. The following sermon is based on Matthew 27:57-66. Jesus is dead. His body is in the tomb. We weren’t there that day, but we know what it is like…

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