Tag Archives: Lent

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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Lent 1: Year C

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Temptation Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 On this first Sunday of Lent we read of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell us that Jesus was intentionally led into the desert, where he … Continue reading →

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

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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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Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B: March 18, 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Grace and Light Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 As we move closer to the events of Holy Week, our lessons point more directly to the Passion, which Paul’s letter to the Ephesians today tells us is … 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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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 Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: February 19, 2012

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

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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Maundy Thursday

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Many customs have marked the Thursday of Holy Week over the centuries. Originally no Holy Communion was celebrated during the week before Easter, but by the end of the fourth century some areas were holding a celebration on Thursday and … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Year A – April 10, 2011

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Freed from the tomb of sinfulness Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and raised them … Continue reading →

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