Revised Common Lectionary

Crucifixion
Commentary on John 18:1—19:42

“Good Friday” was not “good” that afternoon in Jerusalem.  The [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Taking the description of the servant at face value, I’m [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Psalm 22

St. Athanasius once observed: “Most of Scripture speaks to us; the Psalms speak for us.” Indeed, no [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Hebrews 10:16-25

We Christians are an interesting, perhaps odd, group of people. [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

“This month shall mark for you the beginning of months; [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Conversations are part of human experience. Verbal and non-verbal communication [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

On Maundy Thursday, we commemorate Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist [...]

Three crosses overlooking lake
Commentary on Luke 19:28-40

Palm Sunday is an opportunity to look to the immediate future and a time of [...]

Three crosses overlooking lake
Commentary on Luke 22:14—23:56

Passion Sunday is a unique moment in the worship life [...]

Three crosses overlooking lake
Commentary on Isaiah 50:4-9a

Adversity can feel like a sign, that perhaps you are going in the wrong direction, [...]