RCL Reflection, Proper 18, Year B, Sept. 8, 2024. Do you have the audacious, and persistent faith of the woman in this week’s Gospel ? Have your ears been opened and your tongue set free like the man in Sidon? How is your faith? The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Brett Streuker, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 14, Year B, August 11, 2024.
Ever had a time when things didn’t go as expected? When you thought you’d done pretty well, but those around you disagree? God has some good news for you. Get up and eat. We all need strength for the journey. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Daisey Bush, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 5, June 9, 2024
To be good stewards of the faith, we have to draw the margins big enough to include all God’s children–even those with whom we disagree. We may be called crazy, others may seek to silence us, and we might need to take some difficult stances. Are we courageous enough? The Rev. Sharon R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Quim Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 12, 2024.
“Got Milk” was one of the most successful ad campaigns ever. Punchy, memorable words coupled with distinctive visuals conveyed the dairy industry’s message. What would be a similarly effective slogan for the Gospel? It’s got so much more to give! The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores.
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 7, 2024. This Sunday is a great day to talk about stewardship and generosity. The lesson from Acts lifts up a model for Christian community that is both controversial and compelling. Are you up to the challenge? (Photo: Stephen Willis, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Resurrection of the Lord, Year B, March 31, 2024. With all of its uncertainty, terror, and amazement, Easter once again invites us to preach the Good News. We can go deeper and risk disorder, so that we may emerge with Christ followers across the ages into a reorder that is all about healing and wholeness.
RCL reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B. March 17, 2024.
Though the Pharisees and much of today’s popular religion focus on externally following the law, the Bible has always made it clear that faith is a matter of heart. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Michael Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B, March 10, 2024.
What’s a human being worth? Well, insurance actuarialss and government agencies can give you a price, but we are priceless in God’s eyes of love. How can we not only know it but actually live it? (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday in Lent, Year B, Feb. 18, 2024. It’s helpful to pack as lightly as possible for the Lenten journey. How can we lay down our burdens, possessions, addictions–anything that comes between us and God– to make space and time for divine encounters? Mark’s gospel structure gives us some hints. (Photo: Sharron Blezard)
RCL Reflection for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B, Feb. 11, 2024. No, we weren’t on the mountaintop with Jesus, but the light of Christ and the presence of Jesus is all around us. Jesus still reveals the glory of God in ways both ordinary and extraordinary. All we need do are listen and look. (Photo: Rich Gibson, Creative Commons))
