In the Lectionary
January 3, Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12)
Epiphany is the ultimate bad-guy story.
December 27, Christmas 1B (Luke 2:22-40)
We should all be a little eccentric.
December 24/25, Nativity (Isaiah 9:2-7; John 1:1-14)
The prophetic power of a candle in the window
December 20, Advent 4B (Luke 1:26–38)
We are still asking Mary's question: How will this be?
December 13, Advent 3B (John 1:6–8, 19–28)
John the Baptist has a brand.
December 6, Advent 2B (Mark 1:1-8)
Advent calls us to take the myths of Christianity seriously.
November 29, Advent 1B (Mark 13:24-37)
In Advent, we expect the unexpected.
November 22, RoC (Matthew 25:31-46)
On Christ the King Sunday, let’s disentangle Jesus from the idols of our time.
November 15, 33A (Psalm 123)
In times like these, we need heaven.
November 8, 32A (Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7)
Is our story of struggle also one of faith, hope, and love?
November 1, All Saints A (Matthew 5:1-12)
Eight upside-down blessings for a pandemic world
October 25, 30A (Matthew 22:34-46)
Jesus teaches us to always aim for the center. And repeat.
October 18, 29A (Exodus 33:12-23)
Moses has never been one to keep his mouth shut.
October 11, 28A (Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23)
The golden calf isn’t a terrible idea. It’s just not God’s idea.
October 4, 27A (Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20)
Rules help us sustain life in community, whether we like it or not.
September 27, 26A (Matthew 21:23-32)
Remaining steadfast—offensive bodies and all
September 20, 25A (Exodus 16:2-15)
Who gets to complain?
September 13, 24A (Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21)
It's time for us to hear the song of Moses and Miriam in a new way.
September 6, 23A (Romans 13:8-14)
Loving the neighbor with whom we disagree
August 30, 22A (Matthew 16:21-28)
Following Jesus means the human things and the divine things will overlap.