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Rabboni!

They have been so kind, thought Mary Magdalene as she and Mary, Jesus’ mother, and the other women from Galilee followed behind Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus who were carrying the Teacher’s body upon a bier. They never did agree with the rest of the Council. Mary...

Yeshua, My Son

“Mary, Mary!” The muffled voices from outside came at her, first as a dream, then piercing through her chest. “Mary!” She sat up, gasping for air. She knew. Quickly she dressed and went to the door. It was so dark as she fumbled with its latch, working against the...

He Prays

“Not to us, O LORD, not to usbut to your name be the glory,because of your love and faithfulness…”Their voices filled the upper room into the corners and down to the rugs. Throaty chants, deep pitched and even, all in unison… “I love the LORD,  for he heard my...

The Road to Betrayal

This is not what Judas had planned. Three years ago when Jesus looked at him and said, “Follow Me,” Judas was sure his beloved, but oppressed Israel was on the brink of revolution. Had not the prophets foretold it? A Messiah, one who would throw off heavy Rome with...

The neighbors at Bethany

A man – working class – goes about his days, using his skills to keep food on his family’s table. His wife, using her skills, adds to his paltry income by baking extra bread to sell at market, while also baking the daily bread their family breaks and shares at meals....