Tag Archives: Baptism

The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Hospitality Acts of the Apostles 16:9-15 Psalm 67 The Revelation to John 21:10, 22 – 22:5 John 14:23-29 OR John 5:1-9 The Spirit is at work as Paul continues to spread the news of the Risen Lord. Paul has had … Continue reading →

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Lent 5: Year C

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Anointing Isaiah 53:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-18 We hear the story of Jesus being anointed by a woman in all four gospel accounts. In today’s account from John’s Gospel, Mary (the sister of Martha and Lazarus) anoints Jesus … Continue reading →

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Lent 3: Year C

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Being Called Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Baptism is a calling into ministry. For the Christian, baptism is the “burning bush” experience that makes sense of the rest of one’s life in Christ. The fact that … Continue reading →

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The Baptism of Our Lord: Year C

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Jesus Baptized Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 In this season of Epiphany, the Church commemorates three specific occasions of the revealing of Christ, beginning with the visit of the Magi, who brought their gifts and worshiped … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Proper 6 – Year B: June 17, 2012

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Anointing for Ministry 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5:6-19, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 We continue this “ordinary time” in the Season after Pentecost in Year B with readings from the Old Testament stories of God’s Word and will … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B: March 25, 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Written on our hearts Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ encounter with some Gentiles (Greeks) seem to signal to him that his mission is completed; only the cross remains. Through his … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

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 First Sunday in Lent, Year B: February 26, 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Turning away from evil Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 Today our readings plunge us into Lent with reminders of the waters of creation and the waters of our baptism. We enter this holy season reminded of … Continue reading →

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Advent 3: Year B – December 11, 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Prepare the Way Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 John the Baptist’s ministry was vital for developing the climax of God’s revelation. The thread of Hebrew religious history had to be brought together to prepare … Continue reading →

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Advent 2: Year B – December 4, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Repent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 Mark 1:1-8 John’s ministry is one of preparation, calling people to repentance, baptism, confession and forgiveness – the elements of our own preparation for encountering the living God. There is … Continue reading →

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