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, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. January 21, 2024.
Jesus calls his first four disciples in today’s Gospel, but how is Jesus calling us today? Our baptism calls us to steward our lives and the world with the love of Jesus. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Welsnet, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year B, December 17, 2023. With voices of John the Baptizer, Isaiah and Mary, this week’s lessons are rich in hope and inspiration about God’s Reign that is breaking in with the arrival of the Messiah. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Image: Pixabay)
RCL Reflection for Proper 28, Year A. November 19, 2023.
For congregations that are resistant to change and averse to risk, Jesus’ Parable of the Talents provides rich preaching material. What does it take to multiply our and talents for God’s kingdom? Elaine Ramshaw 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 for, Proper 15A, August 20, 2023. Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman parallels the old question of how we use church resources. Should we care primarily for ourselves or others? How do we draw a balance between the two? Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 10, Year A. July 16, 2023. Now in full bloom of summer the Lectionary readings provide an opportunity to talk about the natural environment. Elaine Ramsey explores. (Photo:Photo: Interfaith Power & Light, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 6A, June 18, 2023. The lessons today provide especially strong ground for addressing the giving aspect of stewardship, and for framing that giving not as duty but as gratitude. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Asenat29, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 21, 2023.
This week’s lessons present juxtaposed depictions of God: God is high in heaven, but also involved in the messy and sinful world that Jesus came to save. Both depictions are spot on! Elaine Ramshaw explores.
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 12, 2023.
This is a good Sunday to remember our watery baptism as well as our universal thirst for water, both earthly and spiritual. Our responsibility as God’s people is to bring that water to a parched and thirsty world. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Rodnae Productions, via Pexels)
