RCL Reflection, Proper 17, Lectionary 22, Year B. September 1, 2024. Church necessarily involves ritual and customs, but how meaningful are they to our congregants? This week’s Gospel helps us explore. By the Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell. (Photo: bhsher, Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 16, Year B. August 25, 2024.
This week’s Gospel and Hebrew Bible readings could help you explore the theme of committee and re-committing to God. And with the fall programs poised to launch, it’s good timing! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 15, Year B. Aug. 18, 2024.
This week’s lesson from Proverbs offers the preacher an excellent opportunity to discuss not only biblical wisdom but also a feminine characteristic of God. Sophia/Wisdom complements a traditional masculine notion of God. The Rev. Dr. Linda Bell explores.
RCL reflection, Proper 14, Year B, August 11, 2024.
Ever had a time when things didn’t go as expected? When you thought you’d done pretty well, but those around you disagree? God has some good news for you. Get up and eat. We all need strength for the journey. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Daisey Bush, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 13, Year B.
August 4, 2024. Hunger takes a central role in this week’s Gospel, as Jesus declares himself “the bread of life.” Of course, Jesus is talking about much more than physical hunger. Hunger for spiritual nourishment is also universal, and Jesus can fully satisfy it. The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explores.
RCL reflection for Proper 12, Year B. July 28, 2024. Abundance. The Gospel lesson this week is all about the abundance we have in God — in every important area of life. Who are the people who embody God’s abundance? How can we become one of them? Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Katerha, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 11, Year B
July 21, 2024. The appointed readings for this Sunday point to the shepherding nature of our God. A preacher could lift up what is happening in our modern times, how are we like the sheep looking for a shepherd, and how our God shepherds us. The Rev.Dr. Linda Bell explores.
RCL Reflection for Proper 10, Year B. July 14, 2024. What are true riches, riches that can satisfy us and make us happy? And why are so many North Americans miserable? This week’s lections make it clear. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 9, Year B. July 7, 2024. In this week’s Gospel lesson, Jesus describes the difficult road that he is asking disciples to will walk. What does it mean for us and our journey? The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 8, Year B.
June 30, 2024.
This week’s Epistle reading is perfect for teaching about the gap between rich and poor and the obligation people of means have to share with those who have little. Pastor Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
