RCL Reflection, Proper 17, Year A, Sept. 3, 2023. What on earth did Peter say or do that Jesus calls him “Satan”? Especially since Jesus had just told him of Peter’s key role in the future church? Maybe it’s Peter’s impression that the discipleship path is trouble-free. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Last Minute Preaching Points for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Year A
The lessons this week offer a wonderful study in how disciples follow Jesus, navigating crossings and boundaries that inevitably present themselves every day. Both the lessons from Exodus and Jeremiah, and the epistle and gospel show us that God’s people have been wrestling with boundaries and crossings from the beginning of this great narrative.
RCL Reflection for August 30, 2020
We are called into a way of life that runs counter to everything the world tells us is worth having and doing and being. We are invited into community, splashed with water and word, filled with Spirit breath, and gifted to give and give and give some more. And that life is good–very, very good. (Photo: Robert Douglas, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, Year A, September 3, 2017
Human nature is not naturally inclined toward denial of self. In fact, our culture teaches us to seek satisfaction and take care of our own needs first. Jesus preaches a different way, one that will most certainly include suffering, self-denial, AND full investment. In fact, Jesus calls us to get “crossways” with him by losing our lives for his sake. Doing so comes with the promise that we will find life. Are you ready? (Photo: Tim Green, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
12th Sunday after Pentecost Year A, August 31, 2014
We are called into a way of life that runs counter to everything the world tells us is worth having and doing and being. We are invited into community, splashed with water and word, filled with Spirit breath, and gifted to give and give and give some more. And that life is good–very, very good. (Photo by Leland Francisco, used by Creative Commons license)
11th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary Reflection
Do you have what it takes to be among the biggest losers? If you are a disciple of Christ, you have what it takes to lose in order to win. This Sunday’s gospel tells all about it. (Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
