Tag Archives: Lectionary

The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Love One Another Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18 Psalm 148 The Revelation to John 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Jesus repeatedly speaks of being glorified. At the time, the disciples assumed he was using the term in the traditional sense, that he … Continue reading →

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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 27: November 11, 2012

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Sacrificial Giving Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 The themes of the season of Advent begin to be expressed this week, offering an opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Advent. We focus on the coming of … Continue reading →

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

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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

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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 20: September 23, 2012

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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 18: September 9, 2012

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Showing Compassion Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37 One of the statements we affirm in the Baptismal Covenant, with God’s help, is “to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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

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  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 15 – Year B: August 19, 2012

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The Logos 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Jesus draws a contrast between the “bread that came down from heaven” and the bread, or manna, of the Exodus. Those who ate that bread died. God had … Continue reading →

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