The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Overview and Connections The lectionary pairs a story of ancient hospitality with the very familiar story of Martha and Mary. In so doing, it seems to put the emphasis on the importance of hospitality. And yet, Jesus seems to suggest that there READ MORE
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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Today’s readings issue a call to wholehearted commitment, but they also remind us that such a call comes with a price. And yet, the call is given to each and every one of us. Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Background of the READ MORE
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Today’s readings issue a call to wholehearted commitment, but they also remind us that such a call comes with a price. And yet, the call is given to each and every one of us. Isaiah 66:10-14 Background of the READ MORE
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time Click here for more information. Overview and Connections Today’s readings issue a call to wholehearted commitment, but they also remind us that such a call comes with a price. And yet, the call is given to each and every one of us. 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Background READ MORE
Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Feasts Click here for more information. Important background on this feast Genesis 14:18-20 Background of the book The beginning of this chapter sets the stage with four kings from the East and five rebel kings from the West. The rebels have joined forces near the Dead Sea (v3). They READ MORE
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year C
Today’s Readings and the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity Read important background on this feast here Read more about the lectionary and scripture interpretation on feast days. Proverbs 8:22-31 Background of the book In this passage, we hear from the figure of Wisdom. She makes it clear that she is feminine. She is at READ MORE
Solemnity of the Ascension (Luke’s Gospel)
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for the Easter Season Click here for more information. Today’s Readings Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension. Technically, Ascension happens 40 days after Easter which is always on a Thursday. But most dioceses in the US transfer the feast to Sunday. Ten days after Ascension is Pentecost – READ MORE
Sixth Sunday of Easter Year C
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! The next three Sundays remind us of our ongoing mission in the world. Today’s reading from the book of Revelation READ MORE
Fifth Sunday of Easter Year C
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! The next three Sundays remind us of our ongoing mission in the world. The Acts reading shows Paul and Barnabas READ MORE
Fourth Sunday of Easter Year C
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