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.
Resources, talents and risky investments
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.
Be prepared: Not just for bridesmaids and scouts
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)
When it comes to hypocricy, we’re all guilty
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)
The Days are Surely Coming
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)
Questions: A central part of steward-discipleship
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.
We all are invited to God’s sumptuous feast
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)
Cultivate a harvest of grace and gratitude
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?
What is the source of true spiritual authority?
RCL Reflection for Proper 21, Year A.
October 1, 2023.
Questioning authority goes to the heart of the matter in this week’s Gospel lesson, as the religious leaders grill Jesus about his his table-turning work. The question is still important for us to ponder today. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
‘But it’s not fair!’
RCL Reflection for Proper 20, Year A. Sept. 24, 2023.
God gives away love, mercy and forgiveness so freely that it may seem unfair to us. Human nature feels anger and jealousy. But generosity is God’s nature, and our faithful response is to be grateful for all God gives us. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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