RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, June 26,2020
How often do we propose a great ministry idea only to have it stalled or tabled? Or you hear, “We tried that 10 years ago, and it didn’t work.” This week challenge one another to put aside any “buts” and get moving in mission and ministry. (Photo: bertknot, Creative Commons )
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7, June 19, 2022
What similarities do we share with the demoniac of this week’s gospel lesson? How are we like the citizens of that town? Do we ever resist healing? Read on for more thoughts about this week’s lessons. (Photo: Nina Matthews Photography, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C, June 12, 2022
Instead of using logic and reason to explain the Trinity, why not celebrate the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the amazing “hope that does not disappoint”? An extra helping of hope may be just what worshipers need today! (Photo: © Christy Thompson – Fotolia.com)
RCL Reflection, Pentecost Sunday, Year C, June 5, 2022
This Sunday we hear the story of the early disciples gathered in Jerusalem, and God’s kindling of Spirit fire in their lives. Don’t let people think it’s something God did only once, oh-so-long ago. God continues to ignite flames of faith and passion in our midst today. (Photo by Matthew Venn, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
RCL Reflection for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 29, 2022.
Jesus calls the church, as diverse as we Christians are, to be one. That’s quite a challenge in today’s highly polarized world, but what might happen if we take the mission seriously? Focusing on deep relationship and what we have in common through Jesus would be one way to start.
RCL Reflection, 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C, May 22, 2022
What does it mean to have vision? How is God speaking to you and to your faith community? Who is that “man from Macedonia” in your dreams? Who or what is calling you to faithful action and holy response? (Photo: © bonniemarie – Fotolia.com)
RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C. May 15, 2022.
Love. It sounds so easy. It’s a defining mark of who we are, fundamental to the faith we proclaim and commanded by the One we follow. So why is it so hard to the kind of practice radical and inclusive love that Jesus says identifies us as his disciples? (Photo © Bastos – Fotolia.com)
RCL Reflection, 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C, May 8, 2022
Psalm 23 is probably the most beloved one in the Psalter, but seldom do we recognize, honor, and harness its power to guide our lives. Why not consider this powerful song of praise and promise this Sunday? (Photo: © CURAphotography – Fotolia.com)
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year C: May 1, 2022
What do love, fishing, and discipleship have in common? Fishing, like discipleship, is risky business. There are no guarantees of immediate success. This week’s gospel lesson offers brilliant insights! (Photo © Olga Khoroshunova – Fotolia.com)
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2022
Doubt, belief, and life in the name of Christ have a lot in common. Sunday’s Gospel offers rich material to consider why it matters that we gather to tell the stories of faith and encounter Jesus. (Photo: Christine Matthews, Creative Commons)
