The reading this Sunday contains some very familiar, oft-quoted words attributed to Jesus: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6a). And especially oft-quoted is the next sentence that follows, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6b). That second sentence is frequently used to interpret the first sentence, … Continue reading “I am the way” (John 14): from elitist exclusivism to gracious friendship? (Easter 5A)