Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 8, 2026. This week’s lessons are sure to shake us up and get us moving. God calls us to a faith that engages, confronts and works to ease the burdens of our neighbors. The Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 1, 2020
May this Lent be more than just giving up, adding on, or choosing small, palatable sufferings for 40 days. Do the work of spiritual spring cleaning, of letting go of ego, quests for power, and insecure greed that leads to self-absorption. Real life is about so very much more. Seek and you will surely find answers, hope, and God. (Photo: Vox Efx, Creative Commons)
RCL Lectionary Reflection for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A, February 9, 2020
This weeks lessons invite us to speak a timely and prophetic word in love. Yes, it’s always risky to preach the gospel of Jesus, but it’s worth it! How will you begin or continue to move the faith community you serve toward greater unity and the fast that God chooses? (Photo: Cailie Frampton, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection, 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year A, Feb. 5, 2017
If we really want to spread the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ, then we must quit being so stingy with it. We need to be lavish and prodigal in our sharing of that with which we have been so graciously entrusted. This is the fast God desires for us. (Photo: Amir Farshad Ebrahimi, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection, 5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A
February 9, 2014
What do the words of Jesus and the Prophet have to say to us about discipleship this week? Plenty! While the instructions are tough ones to hear and follow, we are not alone and we do not “fast” in vain. So, dear friends, let your lights shine and spread mercy, justice, and generosity liberally wherever you go. Read on for ideas with youth and children and for worship. (Photo: ralph repo, Creative Commons)
