Holy Monday

Lee Davis • April 14, 2025

A Disruptive Love

“Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling things there…” – Luke 19:45 (NRSV)


On Holy Monday, we remember Jesus entering the temple and turning over the tables of the money changers. It is a jarring image—Jesus, the Prince of Peace, taking bold and disruptive action.


This moment is not about anger for anger’s sake. It is about love—God’s fierce love for justice, for truth, and for people who are being exploited in holy spaces. Jesus wasn’t just flipping tables; he was flipping the expectations of what religion should look like. He was clearing space so that the temple might once again become a house of prayer for all people.


Holy Monday reminds us that sometimes love disrupts. Sometimes love says, “This is not okay.” Sometimes love speaks truth to power, even when it’s costly. As we journey through this week, we are invited to examine our own lives and the institutions we’re part of. Are there tables in our hearts that need overturning? Are there practices in our churches or communities that keep others from drawing near to God?


Let us walk with Christ into Holy Week not just as observers, but as participants—willing to be changed, willing to be challenged, willing to be made new.

picture of crown of thorns

Good Friday

By Lee Davis • April 18, 2025
On Good Friday, the Church enters a solemn stillness, rich with symbolism—the bare altar, the veneration of the cross, and the silence all speak to the depth of Christ’s suffering and love. Though we stand at the foot of the cross in grief, we do so with hope, knowing the story is not over.
baroque organ

Eastertide Music Series

By Andrew Butler • April 17, 2025
As we enter the joyous season of Eastertide, we are excited to begin a series of articles exploring the rich tapestry of music that celebrates the resurrection of Christ. This week, we delve into Bach’s majestic Easter Oratorio, focusing on its opening piece, the Sinfonia, which will be performed during our Easter Sunday service.
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Holy Thursday

By Lee Davis • April 17, 2025
Holy Thursday invites us to remember the night Jesus knelt to wash feet, broke bread with friends, and gave a new commandment: to love one another as He has loved us. In the face of betrayal and suffering, Jesus chose radical, self-giving love—and calls us to do the same.
picture of a crown of thorns and 30 pieces of silver

Holy "Spy" Wednesday

By Lee Davis • April 16, 2025
Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, commemorates Judas Iscariot’s secret plot to betray Jesus, marking a pivotal turning point in the Passion narrative. It invites us into solemn reflection on human frailty, the cost of betrayal, and the enduring hope of redemption.
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The Good Friday Offering

By Lee Davis • April 15, 2025
On Palm Sunday the Anglican Hospital in Gaza, run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem was hit by two airstrikes. Our Bishop, following a century-long tradition, has called for Good Friday offerings to be made offering our support.
picture of the barren fig tree

Holy "Fig" Tuesday

By Lee Davis • April 14, 2025
Fig Tuesday, observed on Holy Tuesday, recalls Jesus’ encounter with the barren fig tree and challenges us to reflect on the authenticity and fruitfulness of our faith. It invites us to move beyond appearances, examining our lives with honesty as we prepare our hearts for the cross and the promise of resurrection.
palm with cross as shadow

The Significance of Palm/Passion Sunday

By Andrew Butler • April 10, 2025
As we continue our exploration of music during the Lent season, we arrive at a pivotal moment: Palm/Passion Sunday. This day is marked by contrasting emotions and serves as both the culmination of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. It is a day that invites us to reflect deeply on the dual themes of celebration and sacrifice.
people carrying palms

Palm Sunday and the Weight of Expectations

By Lee Davis • April 6, 2025
Palm Sunday reveals the tension between our expectations of Jesus and the surprising, often uncomfortable reality of who he truly is. As we wave our palms and shout "Hosanna," we’re invited to reflect on whether we’re ready to follow him—even when the journey leads to the cross.
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Holy Week Services at Sts. MM&M

By Lee Davis • April 3, 2025
Our Holy Week and Easter Schedule of services, plus learn about the significance of each!
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Hymns of Lent: Exploring "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"

By Andrew Butler • April 3, 2025
Hymns of Lent: Exploring "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and the Nettleton Tune
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