Prayers of the People for September 18th, based on the lessons from Proper 20 Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O God, we pray for the church throughout the world, that her members, […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 20:1-16, the Gospel lesson appointed for September 18th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 19, 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. Jesus asks, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to […]
The following is a reflection on Philippians 1:21-30, the Epistle lesson appointed for September 18th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 19, 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. “And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 18:21-35, the Gospel lesson assigned for September 11th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also: • A reflection on the Hebrew Bible lesson for the same day; • A version of the Prayers of the People based on the lessons of the day, and • A longer litany-style prayer written for the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Generally, I’m a peacenik. […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 14:19-31, the Hebrew Bible lesson assigned for September 11th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also: • A reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day; • A version of the Prayers of the People based on the lessons of the day, and • A longer litany-style prayer written for the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. This year we’ll […]
The following is a litany—based on the Great Litany (page 148 of The Book of Common Prayer)—composed for the occasion of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. • You’ll also find on this site another set of prayers modeled on the traditional Prayers of the People format, and • A reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day; • A reflection on Exodus 14:19-31, the Hebrew Bible lesson O God, our mighty tower, and creator of […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 18:15-20, the Gospel lesson properly appointed for September 4th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 18, 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. If another member of the church sins against you…just talk about them behind […]
Prayers of the People for September 4th, based on the occasion of Labor Day Weekend and the lessons from Proper 18 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. Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O God, we pray for […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 12:1-14, the Hebrew Bible lesson properly appointed for September 4th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 18, 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. Can you imagine the logistical nightmare that Moses was handed? He had to […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 3:1-15, the Old Testament lesson for August 28, 2011, according to the Revised Common Lectionary (Proper 17). • Also check out a reflection on the Gospel lesson for the same day . When Moses saw a bush that was burning, but not being consumed, his curiosity was piqued. He needed to know more. He needed to take a closer look. And so, he took the time to go […]