Revised Common Lectionary

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Psalm 97

“The Lord is king … most high…exalted” — a perfect proclamation for Christmas. This reality is a [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7

On Christmas, we celebrate the arrival of God’s promised Savior in the world. But what [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-12

“Behold, your salvation comes.” (Isaiah 62.11) Christmas Day is the prefect context to explore the [...]

Madonna and Child
Comentario del San Lucas 2:[1-7] 8-20

El Texto en su Mundo Bíblico De los cuatro evangelios [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

Many religious and ethnic communities have intricate celebrations for the [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Psalm 98

The Christmas season always seems like a time to sing the good old songs.1 Each year I [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10

The text from Second Isaiah follows closely on Christmas Eve’s reading from First Isaiah though [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on John 1:1-14

While John 1:1-14 is the appointed Gospel lesson for Christmas Day (Proper III), I prefer [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Psalm 98

Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]

Madonna and Child
Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10

This passage is joyfully noisy. First, the messenger announces and speaks. Then, sentinels lift up [...]