Preaching the news

16 Apr 2017

Preaching the News for the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday), Cycle A

Unfriendly flight unites nation in outrage | Quote of the week | Fact of the week

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43  What started with John didn’t end with Jesus, but continues through his witnesses.

Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (24)  God’s mercy endures, which makes today the day of our salvation.

Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8  Like yeast, we live a hidden life in Christ destined to be raised up.

John 20:1-9 (Matthew 28:1-10 or Luke 24:13-35)  Mary, Peter, and another disciple react to the empty tomb.

Unfriendly flight unites nation in outrage

This Easter Sunday, our hearts are lifted high the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection. When it comes to flying high, the news for United Continental has been anything but good this week after shocking videos of law enforcement officials dragging a screaming, bloodied doctor out of his seat and off a plane to make room for a United crew member to board went viral.

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Quote of the week

“I apologize for having to re-accommodate these passengers.”

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Fact of the week

According to the Department of Transportation, a total of 40,629 passengers were denied boarding involuntarily on domestic flights in 2016.

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