Today we are looking at the readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord, January 6, 2020. You may also be celebrating this on the Sunday before or after, of course. Either way, the lectionary readings are Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12. I’m looking today at the gospel reading, the arrival of the magi. … Continue reading The Epiphany of Our Lord
If you are preaching on the readings for Epiphany, I will have a special post available Tuesday morning with those readings. Today we are looking at the readings for the Second Sunday of Christmas, Year A (Sunday, January 5, 2020). The lectionary readings are Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; and John 1:10-18. This gospel reading from … Continue reading Second Sunday of Christmas (Year A)
Today we are looking at the readings for the First Sunday of Christmas, Year A (Sunday, December 29, 2019). The lectionary readings are Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; and Matthew 2:13-23. There is often a temptation not to preach on this Sunday at all; instead, to have a service of Lessons and Carols with no preaching. … Continue reading First Sunday of Christmas (Year A)
To many people, the highlight service of the church year is Christmas Eve. Let’s be honest: to some people, the only service of the church year is Christmas Eve. But I don’t find that service to be truly what Christmas is all about, in my experience as someone who lives with depression. To me, Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Eve & Blue Christmas
