Monthly Archives: September 2010

Proper 22: Year C – October 3, 2010

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Live in faith. Follow the teachings of God. Lamentations 1:1-6 Psalm 137 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 Luke brings us two short sayings from Jesus: one about faith and the other about power. In both he confronts assumptions his disciples … Continue reading →

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World Communion Sunday

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

October 3, 2010 World Communion Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday in October every year in many Protestant churches. It originated in the Presbyterian Church USA in 1936. The day has taken on new relevancy and depth of meaning in … Continue reading →

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The Feast of St. Francis – October 4th

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Francis of Assisi, Friar          1182-1226 Of all the saints, perhaps Francis is the most popular and well known. His joyous faith is found in many of his writings. In a little town in Italy, nearly eight … Continue reading →

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Proper 21: Year C – September 26, 2010

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

God judges those who neglect the poor and suffering Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 The parables of Jesus help us to see things more clearly, with the “eyes of faith.” Jesus wants us to … Continue reading →

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Faith and Wealth

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

The Gospel and Lessons from Wall Street 17th Sunday After Pentecost Luke 16:1-13 Living in preparation for the judgement that is coming is the theme of this gospel reading. Jesus tells the story of a rich man who had a … Continue reading →

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Proper 20: Year C – September 19, 2010

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Intercessory Prayer Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Psalm 70:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13 Intercessory prayer for the church and for the world must inform the life of the congregation. The church prays through its acts of healing and justice as well as … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Epistles

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

The Letters to Timothy During Year C of the Lectionary, Proper 19 (closest to September 14) through Proper 25 (closest to October 26) the Epistle readings are from Paul’s letters to Timothy. These epistles (along with Titus) are called the … Continue reading →

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Proper 19: Year C – September 12, 2010

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

Jesus seeks out the lost and rejoices at finding them Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 In this week’s Gospel, Jesus is challenged for welcoming and eating with sinners. The setting helps us to understand that … Continue reading →

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