Today we are looking at the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 2, 2020. Perhaps you’re observing the Presentation of Our Lord on that day. I’ll be looking at readings from both. The gospel appointed for Epiphany IV is Matthew 5:1-12, a section of the Sermon on the Mount usually called the Beatitudes. … Continue reading Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Year A) / Presentation of Our Lord
Today we are looking at the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 26, 2020. The lectionary readings are Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; and Matthew 4:12-23. Today I’ll be focusing on the first two readings, in particular one verse from each. First, Isaiah. This text sounds pretty familiar, because we heard a slightly … Continue reading Third Sunday After Epiphany (Year A)
Today we are looking at the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 19, 2020. The lectionary readings are Isaiah 49:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; and John 1:29-42. Today I’ll be focusing on the first two readings. The prophet Isaiah writes, Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord … Continue reading Second Sunday After Epiphany (Year A)
Today we are looking at the readings for the Baptism of Our Lord, January 12, 2020. The lectionary readings are Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; and Matthew 3:13-17. The gospel reading today is pretty much what you’d expect: Matthew’s version of the Baptism of Jesus. According to Matthew, John the Baptist tries to stop Jesus from … Continue reading Baptism of Our Lord (Year A)
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