The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Easter Season See more information here The first three Sundays of Easter are focused on resurrection appearances – a reminder that Christ is alive and still with us! Today marks a shift into a different emphasis: our ongoing mission in the world. Today is commonly called “Good Shepherd READ MORE
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Third Sunday of Easter Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Easter Season See more information here In today’s readings we hear Peter’s powerful preaching and witness John’s vision of all heaven worshipping Christ. John’s gospel gives us two familiar stories: the great catch of fish and Jesus asking Peter repeatedly, “Do you love me?” At the Easter Vigil, READ MORE
Second Sunday of Easter Year C
Divine Mercy Sunday Today’s feast originates from St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish mystic who had visions of the Lord in the 1930s. The feast culminates the Divine Mercy novena which began on Good Friday. In 2000, St. Faustina was canonized and Divine Mercy Sunday was instituted into the Roman calendar. It is also associated with READ MORE
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation during Lent Although we are still technically in the season of Lent, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion shifts us into the unique time of Holy Week. Holy Thursday is traditionally the Chrism Mass, held by the bishop to consecrate all the sacramental oils used in the coming year. Holy READ MORE
5th Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Lent The season of Lent disrupts the liturgical year and the lectionary in many ways. Click here for more information on the season and its readings. Overview and Connections Last week was a pause in the rigor of Lent to remember that we are indeed on a joyful walk READ MORE
4th Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Lent The season of Lent disrupts the liturgical year and the lectionary in many ways. Click here for more information on the season and its readings. Overview and Connections Today is Laetare Sunday, a day of celebration that signals the halfway point of Lent. We are halfway to resurrection! READ MORE
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Lent The season of Lent disrupts the liturgical year and the lectionary in many ways. Click here for more information on the season and its readings. Overview and Connections The Old Testament reading grapples with who God is and what should we call God. It is also a story READ MORE
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Lent The season of Lent disrupts the liturgical year and the lectionary in many ways. Click here for more information on the season and its readings. Overview and Connections Genesis speaks to us of relying on God’s promises and depending on God’s deliverance. It also reminds us that mature READ MORE
1st Sunday of Lent, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Lent The season of Lent disrupts the liturgical year and the lectionary in many ways. Click here for more information on the season and its readings. Overview and Connections The first Sunday of Lent is always the reading of Jesus’ desert testing. The Old Testament reading speaks of ritual READ MORE
8th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Overview and Connections The focus of this Ordinary Time season has been to instruct us on how we are to be in the very depths of our soul; and then, by extension, how we are to act as disciples of Jesus in READ MORE