RCL reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, May, 2026. What does it mean to be God’s people? How do we explain ourselves in today’s world? Yes, we have received mercy, and yes, we belong to God, but now what? The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Second Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 12, 2026. Rather than focusing on “Doubting Thomas” in this week’s Gospel, maybe we need to explore it from our Lord’s perspective of relationship, of reaching out and clothing us in his love and with his own name and identity. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
2nd Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 1, 2026. This week’s gospel contains perhaps the most “famous” verse in scripture AND its often overlooked counterpart. What are the limits of God’s love? How do we measure them? Surely such love transcends all limits! (Photo: Public Domain Pictures)
RCL reflection, All Saints Day and Proper 26, Year C. November 2, 2025.
This year, recast All Saints Sunday to include saints of today and tomorrow? Celebrate ALL the saints who together weave a colorful and expansive tapestry of faith, who let the light of Christ shine through their own lives. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 24, Year C. October 19, 2025. On the journey of faith, we all encounter setbacks and disappointments that test our resolve. But we know that following Jesus often means we need to stay the course. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 22, Year C, October 5, 2025. This week’s gospel and epistle lessons provide important instruction about being stewards of the very faith we name, claim, and live. It doesn’t get much more basic than that, and this is some very good news. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Rex Regum, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 14, Year C. August 10, 2025. Everything in this world is transitory, a part of a larger whole, a dot on the map of eternity, but happy are those who put their faith in God, who are ready to pack their tents and journey on to the final destination God prepares. (Photo: Ben Christenson, Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 10, Year C. July 13, 2025.
Like Mary, Martha’s culture-bending sister, we must choose the better part. We must choose to live in the moment, cast our hopes and fears and hurts on Jesus and trust him to guide us home to dwell in the house of God forever. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: lululemon athletica, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Day of Pentecost, Year C, June 8, 2025. Our lessons brim with hope for discouraged disciples. In light of God’s promises, we can stop wallowing in fear and doubt and hold our heads high. Pastor Sharron R. Blezard Explores. (Image: Marianite Pentecost Icon, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C, June 1, 2025. If we’re serious about following Jesus, there will be a cost. To truly be one as Jesus prays, we must be willing to pay the price and accept the cost. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
