Proper 27A
08 November 2020 There is a strong connection between hope, wisdom and connection. Without hope, we struggle to stay the course, and we make foolish, impulsive mistakes. With hope, [...]
08 November 2020 There is a strong connection between hope, wisdom and connection. Without hope, we struggle to stay the course, and we make foolish, impulsive mistakes. With hope, [...]
01 November 2020 God's salvation is once again an important feature of this week's readings, but coupled with another theme that shows how God's salvation is made visible in [...]
15 November 2020 This week continues the Matthew 25 parables, and, in the Old Testament continuous section, moves to the Judges, but the connections are clear and actually quite [...]
22 November 2020 This week marks the end of Year A in the three year Lectionary cycle. Of course, as usual, the year ends with an encounter with Christ [...]
25 October 2020 Two significant passages form the basis for worship this week in the Lectionary: The Great Commandment and the death of Moses. Depending on whether you are [...]
18 October 2020 The readings this week bring together two powerful and complementary ideas. In the continuous Old Testament reading, we are invited with Moses to seek God's glory [...]
11 October 2020 One of the toughest question we face as people of faith concerned with justice and peace, is how to hold together the invitation of the Gospel [...]
04 October 2020 The issue of legalism - of prioritising law over love - may be thought as a "spiritual" problem only. However, as we allow this week's Lectionary [...]
26 July 2020 Obedience is not a popular word these days. It can feel rather authoritarian, conservative and legalistic. But, the readings this week invite us to explore this [...]
19 July 2020 This week's readings may appear at first glance to be rather judgmental and possibly triumphalist, but I believe this is a misreading. Rather, what we find is [...]