Author: Jana Bennett

ACTS 5:12-16 PS 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-2 REV 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19 JN 20:19-31 I also wrote a lectionary post this week for my friends at Ekklesia Project. The Revised Common Lectionary readings are slightly different than the Catholic readings this week, but some of the points I make here are illustrated further there . See here for more. This week, our reading from Acts focuses on “signs and wonders” done by apostles, and shows people living in hope that even Peter’s shadow might bring about healing. This week, my gaze is drawn toward Thomas and his lack of trust of...

Evidently, when we collectively suggested a blog exchange last week, we all forgot the stuff we had to do this week. At least, that’s my excuse for being the lone writer this week at the end of the week. Here are my belated response to Emily’s thoughts, set forth in bullet points. These are not particularly connected but reflect some of the concerns I heard voiced. First things first – would I sign this document if I were in this position? The difficulty is, it depends.   No – When I first read through these points, I read them...