Tag Archives: Discipleship

Lent 2: Year C

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Relationships Genesis 15:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Lent is a time to prepare for the renewal of Baptismal Vows. Today’s readings specifically address commitments to our faith. In the service of Holy Baptism (BCP 303), … 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 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 19: September 16, 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Doers of the Word Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 or Wisdom 7:36-8:1 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 What is required to live a life that is faithful to God? For the past three weeks (and next week) we have been hearing the … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Proper 11 – Year B: July 22, 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Jesus’ compassion 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Jesus knows that a tough schedule leads to burnout, so he seeks a time and place where the disciples, after their training mission, can relax and rest (6:30-32). … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Proper 10 – Year B: July 15, 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Death of a Prophet 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 When the disciples began to spread the word of Jesus, the authorities took notice. Herod, terrorized by his guilty conscience, believed that Jesus was John the … Continue reading →

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The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B: May 20, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The Church as the Body of Christ Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 In his final time with his disciples, Jesus intercedes for them with the Father, though prayer. He affirms the completion … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B: May 6, 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Vines and Branches Acts of the Apostles Psalm 22:24-30 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 What is to be done with branches that bear no fruit? Jesus’ seventh, final “I am” statement is featured in today’s Gospel. The desired relationship between … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 29, 2012

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Let us love Acts of the Apostles 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 We know love by this, that Jesus laid down life for us – and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How … Continue reading →

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