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litany for the citizens of heaven – a refection on Matthew 5:1-12

October 24, 2011
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Eschatology / Gospels / Lectionary / New Testament

The following is a reflection (previously published on this site) on Matthew 5:1-12, the Gospel lesson appointed for All Saint’s Day, Year A, according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the New Testament Lesson for the same day, and • a Litany for All Saint’s Day. There are certain sections of the Bible that modern Western culture has undoubtedly and unfortunately tamed. These wildly potent […]

no dry eyes – a reflection on revelation 7:9-17

October 24, 2011
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Eschatology / Lectionary / New Testament / Temple

The following is a reflection on Revelation 7:9-17, the New Testament lesson appointed for All Saint’s Day, Year A according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a Litany for All Saint’s Day. The Book of Leviticus tells of the major festival of Tabernacles. All Israel was to gather together, and construct temporary shelters, called tabernacles, to […]

prayers of the people – proper 26 year a

October 20, 2011
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Prayers of the People

The following is a version of the Prayers of the People, based on Psalm 43, the psalm properly appointed for October 30th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 26, Year A) These prayers may be used, reproduced, and altered as may best serve your community. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for […]

it’s not about me – a reflection on Matthew 23:1-12

October 19, 2011
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Gospels / Lectionary / New Testament

The following is a reflection on Matthew 23:1-12, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 30th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 26, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. In Matthew 23:1-12, Jesus may be hammering the scribes and Pharisees, but what […]

crossing again yet crossing anew – a reflection on Joshua 3:7-17

October 17, 2011
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Exodus / Historical Books / Lectionary / Old Testament / Pentateuch

The following is a reflection on Joshua 3:7-17, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 30th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 26, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. The miraculous crossing of the River Jordan is one of those texts that […]

prayers of the people – proper 25 year a

October 17, 2011
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Prayers of the People

These prayers are based on Psalm 90:1-6 & 13-17, the psalm which is properly appointed for Proper 25, Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also, • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and Celebrant   Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another, and it is to you that […]

love in an outward direction – a reflection on Matthew 22:34-46

October 13, 2011
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The following is a reflection on Matthew 22:34-46, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 23rd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 25, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. Twice in Jesus’ ministry we find the odd confluence of lawyers coming to […]

remembering Moses – a reflection on deuteronomy 34:1-12

October 12, 2011
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Exodus / Lectionary / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Deuteronomy 34:1-12, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 23rd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 25, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. When someone great dies–someone whose life altered the lives of countless others, and […]

prayers of the people – proper 24, year a

October 10, 2011
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Prayers of the People

The following prayers are based largely on Psalm 99; the psalm properly appointed for proper 24, year A, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. The refrain is based on the words of Moses to the Lord in Exodus 33, also assigned for this day. • Also on this site is a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Permission is […]

the things that are God’s – a reflection on Matthew 22:15-22

October 5, 2011
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The following is a reflection on Matthew 22:15-22, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 16th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 24, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things […]