Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – February 6, 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Salt and Light Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus tells his disciples that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He has come to fulfill the purpose … Continue reading →

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The Presentation of Our Lord – February 2, 2011

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

    Mine eyes have seen the Savior . . . Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 84 or 84:1-6 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 It has been 40 days since the Nativity, a day in Jewish tradition when a woman who has been … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – January 30, 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

God’s word is proclaimed. God’s way is proclaimed. Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 The powerful words of Micah are reflected in our call to justice as well as pattern of liturgy. Worship is an act in … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – January 23, 2011

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

The calling of the disciples, yesterday and today Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 5-13 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 We begin to focus on mission, ministry, and discipleship in our readings during this season of Epiphany. Just as Jesus called his … Continue reading →

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

January 18-25, 2011 At least once a year, many Christians become aware of the great diversity of ways of adoring God. Hearts are touched, and people realize that their neighbors’ ways are not so strange. Traditionally celebrated January 18-25 (in … Continue reading →

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Epiphany’s Epistle: 1 Corinthians

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Beginning with the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (in Year A), a serialized reading of 1 Corinthians begins for the Epistle (meaning “letter”) New Testament reading. (Note: these readings will not usually be in thematic harmony with the other appointed … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – January 16, 2011

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Responding to God’s call to be a “light to the nations” Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 I Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Christians see their baptism as a calling into discipleship. Christ calls people into servanthood today as the first disciples were … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday after the Epiphany – January 9, 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

The Baptism of our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 The words of calling and anointing for ministry heard in connection with Jesus’ baptism are the words that frame the church’s understanding of the ministry of all … Continue reading →

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The Epiphany – January 6th

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

The significance of Jesus’ birth is revealed to the world beyond Judea Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 The Feast of the Epiphany, or Manifestation (revelation) of Christ to the Gentiles is observed on January 6 … Continue reading →

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