Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Salt and Light Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus tells his disciples that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He has come to fulfill the purpose … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

God’s word is proclaimed. God’s way is proclaimed. Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 The powerful words of Micah are reflected in our call to justice as well as pattern of liturgy. Worship is an act in … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The calling of the disciples, yesterday and today Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 5-13 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 We begin to focus on mission, ministry, and discipleship in our readings during this season of Epiphany. Just as Jesus called his … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Responding to God’s call to be a “light to the nations” Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 I Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Christians see their baptism as a calling into discipleship. Christ calls people into servanthood today as the first disciples were … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christ: The Epiphany

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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 First Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Following the genealogy and birth narrative in Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist appears, proclaiming a message of repentance. Now “Jesus came from Galilee to John at the … Continue reading →

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