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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Year C

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Weddings and Wine Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 The theme of this Epiphany season, the manifestation of Jesus’ glory as the culmination of God’s revelation, receives striking evidence in John’s Gospel. Today we witness the beginning … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christ: The Epiphany

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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 Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: February 19, 2012

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The Transfiguration of our Lord 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 In every account (Mark 9:2-10; Matthew 17:1-13; Luke 9:28-36, 44-45), Jesus’ transfiguration immediately follows Peter’s confession and the disciples’ first lesson about Jesus’ course of … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: February 5, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The power to heal Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Here at the beginning of history’s central event – the advent of Jesus Christ – Mark records the healing of a mother-in-law. Mark sandwiches this event … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: January 29, 2012

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Power over evil Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Jesus had the power to drive out evil from the lives of people. It today’s Gospel, we hear how Jesus and his disciples came to Capernaum, with Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: January 15, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Here I Am! 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51 One of the themes of today’s readings is responding to God’s call. We have the story of the prophet Eli, who recognizes that it is … 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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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A – March 6, 2011

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

The Transfiguration of our Lord Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Like Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, it is in those mountaintop, seeing-the-light experiences that we begin to understand what the Lord is calling us … Continue reading →

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Epiphany’s Epistle: 1 Corinthians

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Beginning with the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (in Year A), a serialized reading of 1 Corinthians begins for the Epistle (meaning “letter”) New Testament reading. (Note: these readings will not usually be in thematic harmony with the other appointed … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday after the Epiphany – January 9, 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

The Baptism of our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 The words of calling and anointing for ministry heard in connection with Jesus’ baptism are the words that frame the church’s understanding of the ministry of all … Continue reading →

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