Monthly Archives: August 2011

The 12th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18 Year A – September 3, 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Conflict and Forgiveness Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. We live in a world of conflict, just as Jesus and his followers did. At the center of any … Continue reading →

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The 11th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17 Year A – August 28, 2011

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The cost of discipleship Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 After Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (16:16), Jesus reveals the ultimate purpose of his ministry. These words prove … Continue reading →

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The 10th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 16 Year A – August 21, 2011

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The Foundation of Faith Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20 It remains a perennial problem. We know we are God’s children through water and the word. We know the gifts of the Spirit are ours through the community. … Continue reading →

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The 13th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19 Year A – September 11, 2011

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Living in community under God’s dominion over evil and sin. The Collect (BCP 182/233): We ask that God’s Holy Spirit may direct our lives and rule our hearts in all things. Exodus 14:19-31: The Lord saves Israel from the Egyptians … Continue reading →

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Joining Moses on the Journey

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

The Revised Common Lectionary breaks away from the thematic harmony principle during the long season after Pentecost (Ordinary Time). Instead, three major segments of the Old Testament are read in sequence. In Year A, the common lectionary follows a semi-continuous … Continue reading →

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The 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15 Year A – August 14, 2011

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Faith brings salvation to all Genesis 45:1-5 Psalm 133 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15 (10-20), 21-28 Midway through this green season of Pentecost, we are reminded about what it means to be church. Today we go deeper, as Jesus points … Continue reading →

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The 8th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 14 Year A – August 7, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

You of little faith Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45 Romans 10:5015 Matthew 14:22-33 “Jesus’ miracle of walking on the sea is not just to ‘show off’ who he is but to come to the aid of his threatened … Continue reading →

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