Today we are looking at the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, aka Proper 19, aka the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. September 13, 2020. The readings assigned for this Sunday are Exodus 14:19-31 or Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; and Matthew 18:21-35. I want to focus on the gospel reading today. This text begins … Continue reading Ordinary 24 / Proper 19 (Year A)
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Year A)
Today we are looking at the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 16, 2020. The readings assigned for this Sunday are Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; and Matthew 5:21-37. Like last week, there seems to be a common theme running through these passages, at least through Deuteronomy and Matthew. The theme I see … Continue reading Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Year A)
Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Today we are looking at the readings for the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A. December 15, 2019. The lectionary readings are Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; and Matthew 11:2-11. This week’s reading from Isaiah sounds in a lot of ways like a repeat of last week, a sign of amazing hope and grace to come … Continue reading Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)