Prayers for the moment Pastoral prayer in storm and exile – Hurricane Matthew God of all times and all places, as we gather this day to worship, give praise and say thank you, we are..
Looking into the lectionary October 9, 2016 – 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 Ordinary 28C Proper 23 We are to live in hope, looking toward the future..
Looking into the lectionary October 2, 2016 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 137; Luke 17:5-10 Ordinary 27C Proper 22 There are times in our lives when lament is the only response..
Looking into the lectionary September 25, 2016 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Ordinary 26C Proper 21 The subject line read: “The sweet smell of self love.”..
Looking into the lectionary September 18, 2016 — 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Luke 16:1-13 Ordinary 24C; Proper 20 Money, money, money. Why is Luke always going on about money and possessions? Can’t we move..
Looking into the lectionary September 11, 2016 — 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time Luke 15:1-10 Ordinary 24C; Proper 19 “The world never looks as big as when someone is lost.” This is the last sentence..
Looking into the lectionary September 4, 2016 — 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Luke 14:25-33 Ordinary 23C; Proper 18 The lectionary brings us sobering texts this week. The prophet declares..
Looking into the lectionary August 28, 2016 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Ordinary 22C; Proper 17 There is a whole lot of watching going on at the Pharisee’s..
Looking into the lectionary August 21, 2016 — 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 13:10-17 Ordinary 21C; Proper 16 No one wants to be chomping at the bit. No one wants to be caught between..
Looking into the lectionary August 14, 2016 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 Ordinary 20C; Proper 15 Well, perhaps Jesus is right around the corner because, according to this Luke text,..