RCL Reflection for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B. December 10, 2023.
For Jesus followers, Advent is like a spiritual garage sale – a time to get rid of all the stuff that clutters our lives and distracts us from the path of discipleship. It’s the best way to prepare for Christmas. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, First Sunday of Advent, Year B. December 3, 2023. How do we preach the Lectionary’s apacolyptic reading from Mark as we begin Advent? One possibility is to talk about Advent as a time of faithful waiting and watching. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Reign of Christ Sunday, Year A. November 26, 2023.
The parable of the sheep and goats is a fitting lesson for Christ the King Sunday, as it summarizes Jesus’ teaching and focuses us on action. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
RCL Reflection for Proper 28, Year A. November 19, 2023.
For congregations that are resistant to change and averse to risk, Jesus’ Parable of the Talents provides rich preaching material. What does it take to multiply our and talents for God’s kingdom? Elaine Ramshaw explores.
Lectionary Reflection, Proper 27, Year A. Nov. 12, 2023. Perhaps the point of this week’s parable is more about trying to remain alert and in the moment—even more than being prepared right down to the last ounce of extra oil. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Proper 26, year A. November 5, 2023, Jesus famously calls out the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, but the challenge for us is to recognize how we are all hypocrites to some degree. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Reformation Sunday, Year A. Oct. 29, 2023. If nothing else, this Sunday should be a day to be unbound from fear of the future and to celebrate freedom in Christ and God’s steadfastness across the ages. (Photo: Col Ford, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 24, Year A, October 22, 2023.
Questions of all sorts and for all kinds of purposes take center stage in this week’s Gospel. We can learn much! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
RCL Reflection for Proper 23, Year A. October 15, 2023.
This week’s readings provide images of sumptuous meals that God prepares for God’s people. Preachers can use them to talk about God’s abundant providence and mercy. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 22, Year A, October 8, 2023.
This week’s Gospel urges us to ask how we are tending the fruits of God’s vineyard. Are we cultivating sweet grapes of grace or extracting all that we can without thought for others? Do we sow gratitude at every chance?
