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Seventh Sunday of Easter — May 12, 2024

What would life look like if we sought out those we don't know, asks Teri McDowell Ott?

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Year B

Justus would be a great baby name, occurred to me on my first read of this Sunday’s lectionary passage from Acts. Then I considered the poor kid’s lineage: being traced to the one nominated, but not chosen. Forever the groomsman, never the groom. Who wants that for their kid?

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 settles in the pocket of time between Jesus’ ascension and the Holy Spirit’s arrival at Pentecost, an...

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