Category Archives: Feast Days

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 Light of Christ: The Epiphany

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Epiphany marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas. The readings for the Day of Epiphany reveal how the Gentiles come to acknowledge the glory of the Lord, the Light of Christ. [See previous posts from this site on … 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 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 Day of Pentecost, Year B: May 27, 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Filled with the Holy Spirit Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21 Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 With the wind and tongues of fire, the Day of Pentecost is upon us, as we experience the glorious climax … Continue reading →

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Easter Day, Year B: April 8, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Jesus is Risen! Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 Today is the most important day of the Christian calendar. It is the Feast of the Resurrection – a point upon which all our faith is grounded. … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday, Year B: April 1, 2012

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Sunday of the Passion Mark 11:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 14:1-15:47 I write on this day given to remembering the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. This year the day seems empty and abstract. The events are … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday: February 22, 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Lent begins in ashes. On Ash Wednesday we are reminded of our mortality and sin. It is not a time fro groveling; rather, it is a time for reality, for genuine humility, for repentance and forgiveness and renewed commitment to … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday after the Epiphany: Year B – January 8, 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

The Baptism of our Lord Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11 This year we read the Baptism text from Mark. While Matthew and Luke report what they have been told of Jesus’ birth, Mark’s shorter Gospel simply assumes … Continue reading →

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The Feast of the Epiphany – January 6

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Revealing the mystery Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 In choosing to be born for us, God chose to be known by us. God therefore reveals God’s own self in this way, in order that this … Continue reading →

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