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 Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, June 14, 2020
God’s faithful and generous people know that change doesn’t usually come overnight and that a full investment in the long-term success of anything worthwhile is necessary and expected. This week’s lessons offer an opportunity to both honor the fatigue and weariness—especially that of our Black and brown siblings—and to hear words of hope and encouragement from Paul and Jesus. (Photo: Elvert Barnes, Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, June 18, 2017
Faithful ministry and mission in the 21st century is an uncertain (and potentially volatile) mix of sound management and radical risk-taking. This week’s gospel lesson can instill either terror or radical risk-taking into everyday disciples and congregational leaders. Let’s shake the dust of fear off and fling wide the doors to go forth into a hurting and needy world. (Photo: Paxson Woelber, Creative Commons)
