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 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B, May 16, 2021
Jesus’ prayer doesn’t seek to take us out of the world in some pie-in-the-sky version of rapture. It places us squarely here in the midst of the created order, and it lets us know that the Christ is right there with us—along with God the Creator and Author of all that is.
RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday of Easter, Year B, May 13, 2018
Prayer works but sometimes our limited human vision can be a stumbling block, as can our fear and concerns about even how we are to pray. In this week’s gospel lesson, we get a glimpse of Jesus praying for his disciples right before he is handed over to death. It is a powerful example of the stewardship of prayer and people. (Photo: Moose 128, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2015 As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth. John 17:18-19 When I was growing up, a lot of the Christians […]
Lectionary Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter May 20, 2012 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may kn0w that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 Remember the famous Got Milk ad campaign? Created in 1993 by the advertising firm Goodby […]
