Monthly Archives: October 2011

All Saints’ Day: Year A – November 6, 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Hungering for righteousness Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many … Continue reading →

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The 20th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 26 Year A – October 30, 2011

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Practice what you preach Joshua 3:71-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12 What a contrast between the kinds of leadership presented in today’s two New Testament readings. Paul emphasizes how he, Silas, and Timothy strived for humility: they … Continue reading →

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The 19th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25 Year A – October 23, 2011

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To love God is to love your neighbor Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Over the past few weeks we’ve heard how the Pharisees continually challenge Jesus. Today they try one more time: “What is the … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

For the next few weeks, the New Testament readings in our lectionary come from Paul’s first letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Written between 50 and 50 C.E., during Paul’s second missionary journey, the letter’s purpose is to express Paul’s … Continue reading →

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The 18th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24 Year A – October 16, 2011

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Power & Authority Exodus 33:12-23 Psalm 99 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:1-15 Today’s Gospel is a timely one, as demonstrations grow around the financial hubs in the United States. We are a nation of economic privilege, yet the divide grows … Continue reading →

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The 17th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23 Year A – October 9, 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

The Messianic Banquet Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Two parables are in today’s Gospel reading: the invitation to the wedding feast and the wedding garment. The first parable suggests that the Kingdom of God will become … Continue reading →

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