Revised Common Lectionary

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Commentary on Isaiah 35:4-7a

Although this week’s reading technically falls within the chapters of First Isaiah (Isaiah 1–39) attributed [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 146

Talk of politics and government are in the air these days. They are even in the lectionary.  [...]

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Commentary on James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

James is a letter that does not pull any punches. [...]

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Comentario del San Marcos 7:24-37

¡Jesús se niega a sanar a una niña! ¿Será posible? [...]

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Commentary on Mark 7:24-37

Today’s Gospel reading is a tale of two healings (Mark 7:24–30 and 7:31–37).   Jesus is [...]

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Commentary on Song of Solomon 2:8-13

For the proclaimer willing to take on a homiletical challenge, [...]

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Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9

Deuteronomy (“second law”) is the last book in the Torah [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 15

Psalm 15 presents a picture of holiness, a way of life that is in keeping with God’s [...]

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Commentary on James 1:17-27

Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices.1 James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]

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Comentario del San Marcos 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

La tradición de Dios y las tradiciones de los hombres [...]