Sermon for Quasi Modo Geniti, 2026

Jesus lives! And because He lives, the hope and trust that died now live again within me. 

And yet I know how I spoke and how I withdrew and what it was to be apart from my dear friends and companions, my family in the faith. I know now I was wrong not to be with them, not to be there when Jesus came and stood in their midst that glorious Easter day. But thanks be to God, He has shown me mercy: He gathered me back to Himself so that I could receive what He gives. And so, God help me, I will not leave where Jesus promises to be, I will not keep myself from where He gathers His people, and I will not set aside what He gives and says as though they may be had elsewhere. 

For what I have seen and heard and what He gives me is given here, where Jesus stands in the midst, speaking peace, showing mercy, and giving grace. Here is where I see His wounds. Here is where I touch His flesh. Here is where He speaks faith into me. 

Here is His Body, given for me; here is His Blood, shed for me. Here Jesus stands, not as some vague memory or remembrance; here He is, bodily present, speaking and giving. And so, here I am, saying, again, “My Lord and my God!” 

Alleluia! Christ is risen! 

Readings:

• Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14

• Epistle: 1 John 5:4-10

• Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31

Sermon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9laHxb72Rw