Readings and Reflections for the Third Sunday of Easter
· Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) · Revelation 5:11-14 · John 21:1-19 Dear Friends, John’s Gospel continues the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection appearances with a scene on the shore of Lake Galilee. While the disciples are…
Readings and Reflections for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
· Luke 19:28-40 (Palm Liturgy) · Isaiah 50:4-9a (Passion Liturgy) · Philippians 2:5-11 · Luke 22:14-23:56 · or Luke 23:1-49 Dear Friends, The title of this Sunday reveals the conflicting themes that we attempt to address on…
Readings and Reflections for the Fifth Sunday in Lent
· Isaiah 43:16-21 · Philippians 3:4b-14 · John 12:1-8 Dear Friends, The prophet Isaiah describes the promise of the Lord who prepares for the restoration of his people by making a way for them in…
Readings and Reflections for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9-12 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Dear Friends, Luke’s Gospel gives us the precious story popularly called “The Prodigal Son,” although the true central figure is the Loving Father,…
Readings and Reflections for the Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Dear Friends, In Exodus 3, Moses “turns aside” to see the burning bush, and comes into the presence of the Holy God. In this…
Readings and Reflections for the Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Dear Friends, In Genesis 15, The Lord comes to Abram in a vision and offers encouragement: “Do not be afraid…I am your shield…your reward will…
Readings and Reflections for the First Sunday of Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Dear Friends, Deuteronomy 26 describes a liturgy in which the worshiper presents the first fruits of the harvest in the promised…
Readings and Reflections for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany
· Exodus 34:29-35 · 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 · Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] Dear Friends, In Exodus, Moses returns from the encounter with God on the holy mountain, carrying the ten commandments. The people are afraid…
Readings and Reflections for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Dear Friends, The reading from Genesis contains the dramatic moment when Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his own brothers, is reunited…
Readings and Reflections for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Jeremiah 17:5-10 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26 Psalm 1 Dear Friends, Jeremiah echoes the Old Testament Wisdom tradition of “Blessing and Curse.” Those who trust in themselves alone have removed…