Today we are looking at the readings for the Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 23, 2020. The readings assigned for this Sunday are Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; and Matthew 17:1-9. The gospel reading is the story of Jesus' Transfiguration, and I’m going to look at that story from Peter’s point of … Continue reading Transfiguration of Our Lord (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)
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 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)
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)
Today we are looking at the readings for the First Sunday in Advent, Year A. Sunday, December 1, 2019. The Revised Common Lectionary readings are Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:1-11; and Matthew 24:36-44. Both the Romans and Matthew readings today talk about keeping awake, and waking from sleep. Sleep patterns are a huge issue for people … Continue reading First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Hello, and welcome to Biblia Luna. On this blog, I will be reflecting on various passages from the Bible, from the standpoint of mental illness. I suppose the Latin phrase biblia luna actually translates to something like "Moon Books," but I'm using both words metaphorically: biblia to refer to the Christian Bible, and luna to … Continue reading The Crazy Lectionary: Coming in Advent
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