Lectionary Reflection, Proper 27, Year A. Nov. 12, 2023. Perhaps the point of this week’s parable is more about trying to remain alert and in the moment—even more than being prepared right down to the last ounce of extra oil. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Proper 26, year A. November 5, 2023, Jesus famously calls out the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, but the challenge for us is to recognize how we are all hypocrites to some degree. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Reformation Sunday, Year A. Oct. 29, 2023. If nothing else, this Sunday should be a day to be unbound from fear of the future and to celebrate freedom in Christ and God’s steadfastness across the ages. (Photo: Col Ford, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 24, Year A, October 22, 2023.
Questions of all sorts and for all kinds of purposes take center stage in this week’s Gospel. We can learn much! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
RCL Reflection for Proper 23, Year A. October 15, 2023.
This week’s readings provide images of sumptuous meals that God prepares for God’s people. Preachers can use them to talk about God’s abundant providence and mercy. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 22, Year A, October 8, 2023.
This week’s Gospel urges us to ask how we are tending the fruits of God’s vineyard. Are we cultivating sweet grapes of grace or extracting all that we can without thought for others? Do we sow gratitude at every chance?
RCL Reflection for Proper 21, Year A.
October 1, 2023.
Questioning authority goes to the heart of the matter in this week’s Gospel lesson, as the religious leaders grill Jesus about his his table-turning work. The question is still important for us to ponder today. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
RCL Reflection for Proper 20, Year A. Sept. 24, 2023.
God gives away love, mercy and forgiveness so freely that it may seem unfair to us. Human nature feels anger and jealousy. But generosity is God’s nature, and our faithful response is to be grateful for all God gives us. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 19A, Sept. 17, 2023. Who benefits more from forgiveness—the one forgiven or the one who forgives? Considering this question leads to some important answers, strange mathematics, and hard work. Are you ready? (Photo: FeatheredTar, Creative Commons License)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Proper 18, Year A, September 10, 2023.
Ministry is messy. There is no way to be involved in the work of God without getting dirt under our fingernails and confronting the debris of broken lives and dreams. The key is all in how we handle it. (Photo: Frame It Photography, Creative Commons)
