Category Archives: Lent

Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

It is finished. Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 Psalm 22:1-21 Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1 – 19:40 Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of our Lord. It is known as “Good” because of the new life brought about by … Continue reading →

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Maundy Thursday

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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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Palm Sunday: Year B

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Sunday of the Passion Mark 11:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 14:1-15:47 I write on this day given to remembering the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. This year the day seems empty and abstract. The events are … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Year B

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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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The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Year B

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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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The Third Sunday of Lent: Year B

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Anger Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 We live in a world where evil is present with us, and a good deal of the evil is within ourselves. The Ten Commandments are given to us as a means … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Lent: Year B

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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: Prepare

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Lent begins in ashes. On Ash Wednesday we are reminded of our mortality and sin. It is not a time for 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 Fifth Sunday of Lent: Year A

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

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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