RCL reflection for the Second Sunday after Christmas, Year A. Our culture teaches us to look at what we lack and feel deprived, but we feel blessed because our faith opens our eyes to the riches God gives us. The Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers explores. (Photo: Kregg Steppe, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, First Sunday after Christmas, Year A. Dec. 28, 2025. All is not calm and bright for our Holy Family, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod. Fear and conflict certainly reflects the broken world Jesus came to save. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 21, 2025. In the midst of our culture’s commercial Christmas frenzy, Advent 4 beckons us to open ourselves to God’s comforting presence. God is with us. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
RCL reflection, Third Sunday in Advent, Year A. Dec. 14, 2025. Is it me, or does this winter seem bleaker than usual? World problems fill us with fear, frustration and anger. And we really need the dose of joy Gaudette Sunday provides. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 7, 2025. In the wilderness of our current day, we need not only John’s clear call to repentance, but also his word of hope. The Rev. Matthew O’Rear explores. (Image: Pixabay)
RCL reflection, First Sunday of Advent, Year A. November 30, 2025. This week’s readings encourage us to be alert and wakeful. But to do that in today’s busy-busy world, we need our rest. Karen Johnson Kretschmann 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)
