RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2019
We are disciples of the One who never gives up—on anyone or anything in all creation. While we wait for the fulfillment of promise and renewal of all things, we do not give up. We persevere with Jesus, who holds us in the divine arms of mercy and love. Yes, what good news we dare to believe and have to share! (Photo: Art in the Christian Tradition, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday in Lent, Year C, March 10, 2019
Put aside the focus on chocolate, diets and deprivation, and even the fasting from technology. Reorient your lives and hearts. Remember whose you are and who you are. Come to the table and feast on Jesus and then go and share your faith. It’s a Lenten discipline that will carry far beyond 40 days. (Photo: Robin, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection: Transfiguration Sunday, Year C, March 3, 2019
The view from the mountaintop is stunning, exhilarating, and maybe even a little terrifying. Suddenly, we can connect the dots, understand how we are connected and woven into this divine narrative, and delineate that which is truly important. However, just like Jesus and the disciples, we don’t stay on that mountaintop. There is work to do; we do not lose heart. (Photo: Rich Gibson, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 24, 2019
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)
RCL Reflection, 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 20, 2019.
“Comfortable” and “Christianity” do not go together like bread and butter. There is, indeed, nothing comfortable at all about discipleship and the gospel. We’re a long way yet from a level playing field, my friends, but the choice to embrace radical discipleship, lavish love, and prodigal generosity is offered us anew every day. Will we choose rightly? (Photo: JESUS MAFA, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 10, 2019
Responding to God’s call to discipleship is not reserved for professional church workers and perfect people. God invites each of us to serve and use our skills, time, resources, and presence for the common good. Too often we distance ourselves from the idea that we are part of God’s intention for a new way in the world. (Photo: James Cridland, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 3, 2019.
The question for the church today is whether we are ready to embrace the radical and all-encompassing love of 1 Corinthians 13, to draw the circle of inclusion ever wider, and to see the face of Christ in all of our neighbors. Are we willing to speak prophetically to the powers that would divide us, the forces that would limit God’s goodness and mercy, and the people who would disagree with such radical love? (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Jan. 27, 2019
We are all gifted for ministry and mission, but we are not meant to live and use our gifts in isolation. We need the church, Christ’s beloved, imperfect Body here on earth. We need each other to build one another up and strengthen each other. Gifts are meant to be given, shared, and used joyously. Join the Divine dance! (Photo: Steve DePolo, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Jan. 20, 2019
Jesus’ first miracle came through an affirmation of his mother’s trust and faith in who he really is. She knew he could do what she asked, and she did not hesitate. Maybe the church needs a little “motherly intervention” today to jump start our gifts for ministry and mission. (Photo; Pieter Bruegel, Art in the Christian Tradition, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Baptism of our Lord, Year C, Jan. 13, 2019
This Sunday may be a good opportunity to explore the gift of baptism not so much as a remembrance but rather as an opportunity to listen to God. What makes it difficult to listen to God in our 21st century world? What gets in the way? (Photo: vncepal, Creative Commons)
