Revised Common Lectionary

Commentary on Micah 5:2-5a

In order to understand the benevolent image in today’s reading of the coming ruler who [...]

Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20

This reading from Zephaniah is marked by hope, rejoicing, and [...]

Comentario del San Lucas 3:7-18

Con el bautismo comienza al mismo tiempo nuestra liberación y [...]

Commentary on Luke 3:7-18

The reading from Luke for this week follows on the heels of the summary of [...]

Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7

Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite desserts. I’m not [...]

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2-6

Many of us have a greater appreciation for water lately. The drought of 2012 left [...]

Commentary on Malachi 3:1-4

Both the readings from the Gospel of Luke and from Malachi today announce the need [...]

Commentary on Luke 1:68-79

The Song of Zechariah heralds the dawning of the light of Jesus on all who [...]

Commentary on Philippians 1:3-11

Once a rule-follower, always a rule follower. There seems to [...]

Commentary on Luke 3:1-6

In a world where religion and politics are often intermingled with confusing, alarming, and even devastating results, [...]