Sunday, March 14, 2021: Numbers 21:4-9 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 The special name for today is “Laetare Sunday,” meaning “rejoice,” which comes from a verse that was traditionally part of the liturgy’s introduction. We’re halfway through Lent, as well, so it’s seen as a time to take a bit of a breather from the seriousness […]

Sunday, March 7, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 We all know groups that have mission statements; professions or colleges with codes of ethics; organizations (like our diocese) abiding by a constitution and canons; and if you dig through the Book of Common Prayer you’ll find that it recommends that Christians figure out […]

Sunday, February 28, 2021: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 Here’s what I heard as I sat with our readings this week: – God said to Abraham: “Walk before me, and be blameless.” – “No distrust made [Abraham] waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave […]

Sunday, February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-17 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 There have been a lot of interesting and helpful discussions about Lent recently. How do you do Lent when last year’s Lent never really stopped? (And related, how will we celebrate Easter if, like some predictions are saying, a third wave will hit us […]