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Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music offers commentary on Holy Week liturgies | Episcopal Church

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) is offering a commentary on some of the lectionary texts for Holy Week (March 24-31). This commentary will focus on texts that are linked to the sometimes unintended anti-Judaism which … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Year B – Proper 26: November 4, 2012

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

The Love Commandments Ruth 1:1-8 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:211-14 Mark 12:28-34 In the Gospel for today, Jesus is asked a question that seems truly sincere: “Which commandment is the first of all?” (Mark 12:28b). While establishing which was the “greatest” … Continue reading →

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The Feast of All Saints – Year B

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

And They Shall Live Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44 All Saints Day (November 1) may also be commemorated on the following Sunday. This feast day differs from all other saints’ days as on this day … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Year B – Proper 25: October 28, 2012

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Open Your Eyes Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 The healing of Bartimaeus concludes Mark’s account of Jesus’ public ministry outside of Jerusalem. Jesus’ days are numbered. Jesus passes through Jericho, a city approximately 15 miles … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost,Year B – Proper 23: October 14, 2012

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Riches distract Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 Stewardship is a life lived for God rather than for social and economic advantage. With election season in full force, one of the major issues is about the economy. … Continue reading →

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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 Season after Pentecost,Year B – Proper 21: September 30, 2012

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Celebrating Purim Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Psalm 124 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50 This Sunday we’ll take a diversion from the Gospel reading and focus on the Old Testament as it is a rare occasion that we hear the “voice” of … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Year B – Proper 20: September 23, 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The Greatest of All Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37 The disciples are caught up in a typical squabble about greatness and rank. According to Jesus, humility and service are the characteristic marks of success in the … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Year B – Proper 16: August 26, 2012

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

  Holy Space 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Today’s Old Testament readings gives us a sense of the joy and awe of worship in holy space dedicated to the Lord. In the … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Proper 12 – Year B: July 29, 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

 Food for mind and body 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 Jesus’ compassion for the people leads him to respond with food for mind and body. Today’s Gospel reading of the feeding of the five thousand expresses … Continue reading →

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