During this second week of Advent, we look to John the Baptist. I’ve always thought he was such an interesting figure. Not quite an Old Testament prophet. Not quite a New Testament apostle. He’s a very in-between man, isn’t he? He’s the forerunner, the voice in the wilderness, the first candle in the darkness… That’s Read More …
I’m going to do something a bit weird today. No, not that weird. I’m going to talk about a Sunday Gospel passage that has already passed. I have been very busy in settling down to the new situation after the move, and I just haven’t gotten back to my usual flow on posting here. Even Read More …
Now, this is an…interesting parable. If we look at it on the surface – let’s be honest – doesn’t it look like Jesus is advocating for us to lie, cheat, and steal? We can focus on the last few verses, and that helps a little bit, but couldn’t Jesus have told this story with a Read More …
This passage is one of those beautiful metaphoric passages about the Kingdom of God. Whether in terms of sheep or coins, we see the love of God for even one of his lost, little ones – all of us creatures – the children of God. God cares so much! Isn’t that wonderful? Boy, I would Read More …
If you notice that this passage talks a lot about the Holy Spirit, then it won’t surprise you that this Sunday is Pentecost. Looking toward this Sunday, I wanted to post a little earlier because I’m going to give you a homework assignment! That’s right…but I’m getting ahead of myself. First, let’s take a look Read More …
At least on the surface, the Gospel passage for this Sunday is a beautiful metaphor of the relationship between Jesus and his followers. He is our shepherd; we are his sheep. His concern here is reminiscent of the most beloved psalm in the Bible. Yet, Jesus isn’t talking to his disciples here. He’s talking to Read More …
Now that we are in Lent, the Lectionary turns to the temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-13). This can be a hard story to relate to — after all few of us have probably had an audibly verbal conversation with Satan — and even fewer of us have to defend to him that we are the Read More …
This Sunday is the last Sunday of Epiphany, which means we get to read about the Transfiguration. Whenever I read this passage, I am struck by how much it is a metaphor for those times of deep spiritual experience in our lives. Just look at Peter — He’s weighed down with sleep at first but Read More …
As an Episcopalian, I follow the Revised Common Lectionary. In this section, I would like to offer you some thoughts on the upcoming Gospel passage for next Sunday. Some food for thought…material for meditation…please take or leave it as you see fit.
