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May 2024

Volume 141, Issue #5

Lectionary

May 26, Trinity B (John 3:1–17)

Sometimes being truly free in the Spirit means being deeply bound to the outworking of God’s mission in the world.

May 19, Pentecost (Acts 2:1–21)

Acts points us to a better communion, one that preserves and celebrates diversity.

May 12, Easter 7B (Psalm 1; John 17:6–19)

In meditating on the words of scripture, I discover a Word who meditates on me.

May 9, Ascension (Luke 24:44–53)

In his final moments on earth, Jesus delivers a last lecture—with footnotes.

May 5, Easter 6 
(1 John 5:1–6; John 15:9–17)

The Christian faith often gives friendship short shrift.

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