RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year C: May 1, 2022
What do love, fishing, and discipleship have in common? Fishing, like discipleship, is risky business. There are no guarantees of immediate success. This week’s gospel lesson offers brilliant insights!
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2022
Doubt, belief, and life in the name of Christ have a lot in common. Sunday’s Gospel offers rich material to consider why it matters that we gather to tell the stories of faith and encounter Jesus. (Photo: Christine Matthews, Creative Commons)
Palm/Passion Sunday Lectionary Reflection, April 10, 2022
This Sunday’s worship may be the only bridge some folks have to Easter. What can we do to help folks live this story all week long?
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C
April 3, 2022
Mary and Judas have wildly different approaches to stewarding valuable resources and and trusting in God’s good provision. Their contrasting viewpoints have much to teach us! Which character do you more closely relate to in this strange, short story?
RCL Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022.
The Bible makes it plain that there’s grace aplenty and a gracious plenty whenever God’s around. Why are we so miserly with all this abundance? This week’s lessons provide much food for thought.
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022.
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus offers both warning and remedy. The Parable of the Fig Tree offers a wonderful opportunity to talk about hope, patience, and tenacious faith. (Photo by Yaniv Yaakubovich. Thanks!)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Second Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2022
We live in fearful and uncertain times. Yet we need not fear because as Paul reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven…” We live by faith. Maybe that’s a message folks need to hear today. (Photo by J. Aaron Farr. Thanks!)
Lectionary Reflection, Transfiguration Sunday, Year C
February 27, 2022
Transfiguration need not be limited to the mountaintop. We are in the process of being changed through our relationship with Jesus–transfigured individually and in community to bring light to the world.
RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 20, 2022
Now what? Let grace and mercy abound. Love God and love your neighbor—especially your enemy. Embody mercy and compassion. Pour out grace like the finest wine. Don’t be stingy with anything because with God there is always plenty. (Photo: The Italian Voice, Creative Commons)
Revised Lectionary Reflection, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C
January 23, 2022
This week’s lessons provide many opportunities to feast on the Word of God. One may also reflect on the power of words in our communal life, individual faith development, stewardship, and evangelism. (Photo: Rachel-Esther, Creative Commons) Thanks!)
