RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 10, 2026. Obedience has always been a tough sell to humans, which explains why it’s a consistent message in the Bible. Jesus calls us not only to obey but to love. Or is it obey in love? The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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)
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)
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)
RCL reflection, Palm Sunday, Year A. March 29, 2026. As Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds in Matthew’s Gospel call him a prophet and cry “hosanna” – save us! How will you welcome Jesus? What are your expectations for him this Holy Week? The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 22, 2026. God is sovereign over all things, even over the grave. God’s promise of life amid death recurs throughout this week’s lessons. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 15, 2026. How do you see the world? It goes to the heart of how we steward our lives, how we treat others and how well we have let God direct our mind and heart. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Third Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 8, 2028. Water, water, everywhere, but clean drinking water is scarce for many on our planet. Water is as essential for our physical health as Jesus’ living water is for our spiritual health. Karen Johnson Kretschmann explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
