Revised Common Lectionary

dirt road in a desert
Commentary on Acts 2:14a, 36-41

The reading for the Third Sunday of Easter continues Peter’s [...]

dirt road in a desert
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

Psalm 116 is fourth in a group of psalms known [...]

dirt road in a desert
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:17-23

In this letter’s opening (1 Peter 1:1-12), the author has focused the audience’s attention on [...]

dirt road in a desert
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35

Only Luke gives us this story: on Resurrection Sunday two disciples encounter the risen Jesus [...]

Girl on someone's shoulders uses fingers as play binoculars
Commentary on Psalm 16

In the context (wake, aftermath, light) of Easter, Psalm 16 proposes a contrast of sorts, between “the [...]

Girl on someone's shoulders uses fingers as play binoculars
Commentary on John 20:19-31

For too many, the major focus of this text has been the reaction of Thomas, [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

When Peter opens his mouth before Cornelius, his message succinctly captures the heart of Acts’ [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Psalm 118 is the psalm of psalms for the Easter [...]

Sunlight streaming through green leafy forest
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4

It’s Easter Sunday and you get to choose from: a) [...]

Hand placing lit votive candle among bank of candles at vigil.
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6

In the darkest hours of the night, Wisdom’s call sounds! [...]