Easter Blessings

John 20:19-31

Our gospel story today is a very familiar text. We have journeyed with Jesus through his three years of ministry. We have been witnesses to so many miracles yet there were many times when we were confused and unbelieving. We are all disciples and live within this age-old tale that we hear today. And we continue to gather together each week at our churches in the living word of scripture knowing God offers us new encounters and fresh grace.

Now we stand together, and it is Easter evening. Judas and Thomas are not with us. The doors are barred. Our teacher, our rabbi, our best frie...