Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C
April 3, 2022
Mary and Judas have wildly different approaches to stewarding valuable resources and and trusting in God’s good provision. Their contrasting viewpoints have much to teach us! Which character do you more closely relate to in this strange, short story?
RCL Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022.
The Bible makes it plain that there’s grace aplenty and a gracious plenty whenever God’s around. Why are we so miserly with all this abundance? This week’s lessons provide much food for thought.
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022.
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus offers both warning and remedy. The Parable of the Fig Tree offers a wonderful opportunity to talk about hope, patience, and tenacious faith. (Photo by Yaniv Yaakubovich. Thanks!)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Second Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2022
We live in fearful and uncertain times. Yet we need not fear because as Paul reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven…” We live by faith. Maybe that’s a message folks need to hear today. (Photo by J. Aaron Farr. Thanks!)
RCL Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year C
March 6, 2022
Lent is the season for formation, or re-formation, to remind us what’s important about being a disciple of Jesus. This Sunday’s lessons offer a wealth of opportunity to explore how Lent can be a springboard to stronger Christian identity and faithful action. (Photo by jamiesrabbits. Thanks!)
Lectionary Reflection, Transfiguration Sunday, Year C
February 27, 2022
Transfiguration need not be limited to the mountaintop. We are in the process of being changed through our relationship with Jesus–transfigured individually and in community to bring light to the world.
RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 20, 2022
Now what? Let grace and mercy abound. Love God and love your neighbor—especially your enemy. Embody mercy and compassion. Pour out grace like the finest wine. Don’t be stingy with anything because with God there is always plenty. (Photo: The Italian Voice, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 13, 2022
There is, indeed, nothing comfortable at all about discipleship and the gospel. We’re a long way yet from a level playing field, my friends, but the choice to embrace radical discipleship, lavish love, and prodigal generosity is offered us anew every day. Will we choose rightly? (Photo: JESUS MAFA, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 6, 2022
Responding to God’s call to discipleship is not reserved for professional church workers and perfect people. God invites everyone to serve and use our gifts for the common good. Too often we distance ourselves from the call. (Photo: James Cridland, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, 4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 30, 2022.
As with Jeremiah, God has put words in the mouths of modern disciples. And like Jesus, speaking those words may not always be popular. With love, however, all things are possible. Are you ready to open your mouth and speak? (Photo by Alisha Vargas)
