RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 12, 2024.
“Got Milk” was one of the most successful ad campaigns ever. Punchy, memorable words coupled with distinctive visuals conveyed the dairy industry’s message. What would be a similarly effective slogan for the Gospel? It’s got so much more to give! The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores.
RCL Reflection for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 5, 2024. Jesus continues his metaphor of vine and branches to describe the holy relationship he intends for God’s people. This week’s lection emphasizes love — the fruit we produce when we abide with him. The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explains.
RCL Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 28, 2024. It’s a theme that courses through the bible: Love. This Sunday’s readings offer plenty of material to examine love as both grace and law. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: francisteresa, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 21, 2024. The lessons for “Good Shepherd Sunday” reveal that Jesus calls us to “go and do likewise.” A good sermon could say why and suggest how. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
RCL reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 14, 2024. This Sunday’s readings provide a great opportunity to explore how we as followers and faith communities can see and talk about how transforms us for the better. Rob Blezard explores.
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 7, 2024. This Sunday is a great day to talk about stewardship and generosity. The lesson from Acts lifts up a model for Christian community that is both controversial and compelling. Are you up to the challenge? (Photo: Stephen Willis, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Resurrection of the Lord, Year B, March 31, 2024. With all of its uncertainty, terror, and amazement, Easter once again invites us to preach the Good News. We can go deeper and risk disorder, so that we may emerge with Christ followers across the ages into a reorder that is all about healing and wholeness.
RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B. March 24, 2024. The emotional intensity of Palm/Passion Sunday invites us to enter whole heartedly into the story. Where do we stand in this remarkable turnaround from joy to sorrow? Deacon Timothy Siburg Explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B. March 17, 2024.
Though the Pharisees and much of today’s popular religion focus on externally following the law, the Bible has always made it clear that faith is a matter of heart. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Michael Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B, March 10, 2024.
What’s a human being worth? Well, insurance actuarialss and government agencies can give you a price, but we are priceless in God’s eyes of love. How can we not only know it but actually live it? (Photo: Creative Commons)
