Category Archives: Book of Common Prayer

The Season after Pentecost,Year B – Proper 22: October 7, 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

The Sanctity of Human Relationships Job 1:1, 2-1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 Discussions of what “marriage” means in today’s society in the United States has been a much debated topic in secular as well as sacred institutions. … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 15, 2012

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Of One Heart and Soul Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 John 20:19-31 Sunday evening finds Jesus’ disciples huddled together behind locked doors. Though Mary had given the good news, many likely doubted. The … Continue reading →

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Updated Holy Week Liturgies in the BCP

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) has issued the following statement concerning inconsistencies between the Revised Common Lectionary and the Holy Week Liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer. The statement was prepared during the SCLM meeting in … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Lent, Year B: March 4, 2012

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Offering One’s Life Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:22-30 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 What does it mean to live with full faith and trust in God’s promises, when the reality of what we see and hear appear to be at odds … 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

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

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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 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9 Year A – July 3, 2011

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The relief of following Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Today’s Gospel offers familiar words of comfort, as it is said during the Holy Eucharist, Rite I (BCP 332): Come … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 8: Year A – June 26, 2011

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The cost of discipleship Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Today we begin the readings for Ordinary Time – the Season after Pentecost. Since Pentecost is a movable feast, depending on the date of Easter, our Sundays can … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday: Year A – June 19, 2011

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The God who creates, redeems, and sanctifies is revealed to us in three persons. Genesis 1:1-24a Psalm 8 or Canticle 2 or Canticle 13 2 Corinthians 12:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 The relationship of love among the three persons of the Trinity … Continue reading →

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