RCL reflection for Proper 5, Year A. June 7, 2026. This week’s readings invite us beyond outward religion and into lives shaped by mercy, gratitude, and the transforming love of Christ. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)











By Rob Blezard





RCL reflection , Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 26, 2026. What exactly is this life in abundance that our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises us? And how do we obtain it? We find joy and hope in the answers to be discovered in this week’s readings. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Publicdomainpictures)



RCL reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 19, 2026. We can smile reading about the disciples on the Road to Emmaus who did not recognize Jesus walking with them. We wonder, “What was wrong with them?” But how many of us fail to see how Jesus is always with us? The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Image: 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)


By Rob Blezard

RCL reflection, Easter Sunday, Year A. April 5, 2026. It’s hard for us to imagine the mind-blowing, spirit-enriching surprise the resurrection of Jesus must have been for the first disciples. With the death and resurrection of Jesus so central to our faith, it’s important for us to be surprised that Jesus came for us. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Image: Creative Commons)

Embracing stewardship through discipleship

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