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Wisdom rules the September lectionary. Several weeks of Proverbs and James sets the mind on virtues like diligence, discernment, foresight, generosity, humility, justice, peacemaking, and self-control. From wisdom’s frame we may easily find in the (...)

Food fills the menu in August’s lectionary. Four weeks of Gospel readings explore John 6’s discussions between Jesus and others following the feeding of the five thousand, while Old Testament readings and Psalms further reflect (...)

Discussion on texts for Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 18; Aug. 2, 2015): (Gospel) John 6:24-35; (First Reading) Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; (Semicontinuous First Reading) 2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a; Psalm 78:23-29; (Second Reading) Ephesians 4:1-16.

Have you ever noticed that a lot of our conversations around hospitality are rather one sided? That is, we tend to talk about our hospitable nature, our hospitality as a spiritual gift, our “willingness” to (...)

Discussion on texts for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 14; July 5, 2015): (Gospel) Mark 6:1-13; (First Reading) Ezekiel 2:1-5; (Semicontinuous First Reading) 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 123; (Second Reading) 2 Corinthians 12:2-10.

No sooner does one election cycle end these days than another begins. Into the midst of this year’s numerous campaign announcements drop the semi-continuous readings from the books of Samuel and Kings. Throughout the summer, (...)

[Repeat from 2014] Discussion on texts for Ascension Day: (Gospel) Luke 24:44-53; (1st Reading) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; (2nd Reading) Ephesians 1:15-23.

The book of Acts narrates how, in the years following the church’s birth, a small band of disciples turned the Roman world upside down (Acts 17:6) or, more precisely, right side up. Even threats and (...)

Discussion on texts for Maundy Thursday (April 2, 2015): (Gospel) John 13:1-17, 31b-35; (1st Reading) Exodus 12:1-4, [5-10], 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

Discussion on texts for Second Sunday in Lent (March 1, 2015): (Gospel) Mark 8:31-38; (1st Reading) Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; (2nd Reading) Romans 4:13-25.