The following is a reflection on Exodus 33:12-23, the Hebrew Bible 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 Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. “In this way, we shall be distinct, I and your people, from every […]
The Canticle of the Sun is a prayer/ hymn attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Theologically, it identifies the elements of creation as sisters and brothers to humanity, and calls upon the forces of nature to praise God with us, and us with them. This version of prayers might be most beneficial during a commemoration of St. Francis. Officiant Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 32:1-14, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 9th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 23, 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 Canticle of the Sun. The root of the problem in Exodus 32 isn’t idolatry. It’s patience. From […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 22:1-14, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 9th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 23, 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 Canticle of the Sun. I don’t like the translation of “banquet” in Matthew 22. Maybe it worked […]
The following is a version of the Prayers of the People, based largely on Psalm 19, the psalm appointed for October 2nd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 22, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, Officiant Let us pray for the church, the world, and for all […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 21:33-46, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 2nd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 22, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. I love how Eugene Peterson’s translation, The Message, begins Psalm 118: “Thank God because […]
The following is a reflection on Philippians 3:4b-14, the Epistle lesson appointed for October 2nd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 22, 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. “I have suffered the loss of all things.” Oftentimes I sit in my office, […]
The cross at the center of the Cloister from Trie-en-Bigorre, at The Cloisters in New York City. The following is a reflection on Philippians 2:1-13, the Epistle lesson appointed for September 25th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 20, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel lesson for the same day [coming soon], and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 21:23-32, the Gospel lesson appointed for September 25th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 20, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. Well, politics in America is alive and…uh…well? Ok, I won’t go that far, but […]
This version of the Prayers of the People has been written with the Christ Hymn from Philippians in mind, and has been re-posted here from the entry from this past Palm Sunday. You may feel free to use and adapt as would be most helpful to you and your community. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle Lesson for the same day [coming soon], and • a reflection on the […]