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)
RCL reflection for Proper 7, Year B. June 23, 2024. We live in crazy times Storms in our lives, our congregations, our community, our world. We are fearful of so much. What would it mean for us to hear Jesus’ command, ‘Peace! Be still!’ Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Ben Salter, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 6, Year B. June 16, 2024. Seeing that this is Father’s Day, you might want to preach instead on the readings for Proper 8. But if Proper 6 is on tap, the readings from Ezekiel and Mark have a lot to say about how God gives growth. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Wordridden, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 5, June 9, 2024
To be good stewards of the faith, we have to draw the margins big enough to include all God’s children–even those with whom we disagree. We may be called crazy, others may seek to silence us, and we might need to take some difficult stances. Are we courageous enough? The Rev. Sharon R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Quim Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 4, 2nd Sunday of Pentecost, Year B. May 26, 2024.
Sabbath? What’s that? What’s it mean?Those questions haunt every generation. Jesus’ disagreements with the Pharisees over the Sabbath might give us clarity over how we are to observe Sabbath. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
RCL reflection for Holy Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Mystery. In this scientific, secular and ultra-traditional age, is there room for mystery? Yes! Oh yes! We need it more than ever! And Holy Trinity Sunday is the perfect occasion to explore it with your congregation. Deacon Timothy Siburg explains.
RCL reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Year B. May 19, 2024.
The Holy Spirit, the most mysterious of the three persons of the Trinity, makes quite a splash among the earliest Christians. The Spirit still works with power and awe in so many ways to teach, guide, correct, reconcile and inspire. The Rev. Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
