RCL Reflection, 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, Proper 12, July 26, 2020:
What is heaven like? What images come to mind? This week’s lessons fill our hearts and minds with lots of nudges and hints that fire our imaginations but leave us pondering the mystery. Which is probably how it should be. (Photo: Bjorn Behrendt, Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, July 30, 2017
Like adolescent students afraid to show our lack of understanding, folks often claim an understanding of the mysteries of the faith and what it takes to be a faithful steward and disciple. After all, no one likes to ask the dumb question or be perceived to be lacking in knowledge. For the church to meet the demands of our 21st century world it’s absolutely essential that we have clear teaching and preaching, working on biblical literacy in ways that abate fear and feelings of inadequacy, helping families find ways to nurture faith in the home, and welcoming everyone to the table and life in Christian community. (Photo: Samah Arafat, Creative Commons)
