Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – February 27, 2011

Trust in God Isaiah 49:8-16a Psalm 131 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34 In a world of uncertainty, today’s lessons provide comfort, encourage deeper trust, and invite us into a childlike step of faith. Isaiah reminds the people of God’s continuing … Continue reading

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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – March 6, 2011

The Transfiguration of our Lord Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Like Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, it is in those mountaintop, seeing-the-light experiences that we begin to understand what the Lord is calling us … Continue reading

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The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – February 20, 2011

Living a life of justice and compassion Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Today’s Gospel continues the Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus teaches that it is not enough for us to love our neighbors who … Continue reading

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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – February 13, 2011

A call to commitment Deuteronomy 30:15-20 OR Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 This is the third week in which our gospel focuses on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (and it continues for the next two weeks). In … Continue reading

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