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Jean McCurdy Meade

The Rev. Jean McCurdy Meade, PhD is a retired priest of the Diocese of Louisiana and formerly the rector of Mount Olivet Church in New Orleans. She lives now in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas, as well as Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New Orleans. Her publications include The Last Word A Study of the “Revelation to John” and the Fourteenth-Century Tapestries of the Apocalypse of Angers, France (Wipf & Stock, 2025).

St. Joseph and the Birth of Jesus

How is Jesus from the "root of Jesse" when he is not Joseph's natural son? Joseph’s role in the birth of the Messiah was indispensable.

Offering Thanks

In 1621, the pilgrims were mourning the death of half of their community. And yet they chose to give thanks.

One Man’s Act of Mercy: Make Sandwiches

Daric Easton of Kerrville, in making sandwiches for the searchers and rescue teams, expresses the same determination to do what he can, helpless as he is to undo the tragedy.

Jesus Washes All of His Disciples’ Feet

Judas was there that night. What is the connection between the foot washing and Jesus' announcement that one of the disciples will betray him?

Mardi Gras Joy

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the broader tradition of Carnival ("goodbye to meat") are reminders of the joy of Christ prior to the season of Lent. Let's explore some traditions.

What’s in a Name?

On this Feast of the Holy Name, Jean Meade explores the significance of the name of God in scripture and why the name "Jesus" matters.

St. Michael and All Angels

Editor's Note: September 30 is the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.  After reading this essay, consider listening to the recent TLC Podcast...

The Man by the Pool

Daily Devotional • August 17 A Reading from John 5:1-18 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2...

The Second Sign

Daily Devotional • August 16 A Reading from John 4:43-54 43 After the two days he departed to Galilee. 44 For Jesus himself testified that a...

The First Unlikely Missionary

If we think we are not very fit for the work of evangelism, just remember that this lone woman at a well with her interesting history with men didn’t seem like a very promising evangelist either.