Today we are looking at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 9, 2020. The readings assigned for this Sunday are Isaiah 58:1-12; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; and Matthew 5:13-20. There is a common theme that runs through all these readings, I think. The theme is, “Just get out there and do it!” If … Continue reading Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Year A)
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 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)
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