The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Season of Advent Click here for more information. Overview and Connections The first week of Advent always looks forward to Christ’s second coming. The 2nd and 3rd Sundays focus on John the Baptist, announcing Christ’s first coming as he began his earthly ministry. This fourth Sunday is always READ MORE
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3rd Sunday of Advent
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Season of Advent Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Last week we heard from the fiery character of John in the desert, calling us to a complete turn, a total transformation of life. Such deep-rooted change can feel overwhelming, so we are balanced this week by READ MORE
2nd Sunday of Advent
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Season of Advent Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Last Sunday focused on Christ’s future second coming. Today we shift to the past, when John the Baptist heralded Christ’s first coming. And this first coming is not limited to the nativity, as the season might suggest, READ MORE
1st Sunday of Advent
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Season of Advent Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Today, the authors of the Jeremiah passage and Luke have inherited prophecies of something coming, something that once felt urgent, but now seems blunted by the passage of time. These readings speak of promises made but not READ MORE
34th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Feast Days Click here for more information. What does it mean for Christ to be King of the Universe? What light does each of these readings shed on that? More information about the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe. Daniel 7:13-14 Background of the book READ MORE
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Daniel 12:1-3 Background of the book V1 begins with “at that time,” so let’s situate this in the larger historical context. Chps 10-12 recount a vision of the Hellenistic wars. Alexander the Great died in 323 BC with no heir. A 30-year READ MORE
Engaging More Deeply With Scripture: A daily format for prayer
Maybe you already have a daily format for your prayer time. If not, or if you’re looking to change things up a bit, consider the following format: Begin by settling in to your prayer space and imagine how delighted God is that you have set aside this time on this day. Revel in that delight. READ MORE
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. 1 Kings 17:10-16 Background of the book Chps 17-19 are stories of Israel’s greatest prophet, Elijah. He began prophesying in the reign of Ahab, who was married to Jezebel, the de facto ruler of the kingdom and Elijah’s staunch enemy. Elijah means READ MORE
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Question of the Day: How far are you from the kingdom of God? Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Background of the book The chapter just prior to this reading contained the Decalogue, the Ten Commandments. Christians generally look to these Ten Commandments as a basic READ MORE
Malachi
Genre The book is classified among the prophetic literature and is included among the twelve minor prophets Author and Date The Hebrew which is rendered Malachi is simply the words “my messenger.” Rather than a name, it is a generic title of the person’s function: messenger. The book gives us little insight into the person. READ MORE