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Discussion on texts for Ordinary 23 (Sept. 7, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 18:15-20; (1st Reading) Ezekiel 33:7-11; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 119:33-40; (2nd Reading) Romans 13:8-14.

During September, leading up to the Feast Day of St. Francis, a growing number of congregations adopt the alternate lectionary Season of Creation. This month, Working Preacher is hosting essays treating Year 1, the Spirit (...)

Editor’s Note: Each week in August WorkingPreacher.org will publish commentaries that correspond with the readings for Season of Creation 2014: Series A (The Spirit Series). A full listing of worship resources (including liturgies to accompany the readings) can be found online at http://seasonofcreation.com/worship-resources/readings/. The (...)

Editor’s Note: Each week in August WorkingPreacher.org will publish commentaries that correspond with the readings for Season of Creation 2014: Series A (The Spirit Series). A full listing of worship resources (including liturgies to accompany the readings) (...)

Discussion on texts for Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 19) (Aug. 10, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 14:22-33; (1st Reading) 1 Kings 19:9-18; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 85:8-13; (2nd Reading) Romans 10:5-15.

Discussion on texts for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 17) (July 27, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; (1st Reading) 1 Kings 3:5-12; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 119:129-136; (2nd Reading) Romans 8:26-39.

Discussion on texts for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 16) (July 20, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; (1st Reading) Isaiah 44:6-8; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 86:11-17; (2nd Reading) Romans 8:12-25.

Discussion on texts for Ordinary 14 (July 6, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30; (1st Reading) Zechariah 9:9-12; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 145:8-14; (2nd Reading) Romans 7:15-25a.

Discussion on texts for Ordinary 13 (June 29, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 10:40-42; (1st Reading) Jeremiah 28:5-9; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; (2nd Reading) Romans 6:12-23.

Author’s Note: Friends, if you enjoy writing and would like to hone your skills, consider applying for a Collegeville Institute fall writing workshop. They are small (12 participants), and Collegeville provides tuition, room, and board. (...)