RCL Reflection for July 14, 2019
We are all called to love God and serve neighbor through our individual vocations. This call is not just a once-and-done, or when we think about it, or when it’s convenient, or when it’s expedient; it’s a 24/seven/365 proposition. Jesus tries to teach this to the lawyer in Luke 10:25-37 using the parable of the “Good Samaritan.” (Image: Paula Modersohn-Becker, Art in the Christian Tradition, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection, 14th Sunday after Pentecost
God’s idea of fair and our idea of what’s fair can be quite different. I’d say that’s a very good thing! What do you think?
“We are beggars; this is true” are among the last words supposedly written by Martin Luther. In this week’s gospel reading we see both sides of the table–insider and outsider–and we play both roles in this life. Photo by Clevergrrl used under Creative Commons license. Thanks!
22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, October 24, 2010
This Sunday’s gospel passage from Luke reminds us that although we might like to see the world in clear cut opposites of black and white, life is really lived in the gray areas. Pharisee and tax collector, saint and sinner…yep, that’s us. (Photo by Flickr used under a Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Lectionary Reflection for Sunday, June 6, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost Year C
How about taking a slightly different approach to this week’s texts? Consider as the key point that God does provide and mercy has a face–yours.
