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November 17: Jesus’s presence in adversity

November 17: Jesus’s presence in adversity

Provoke each other to loveNovember begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. It is fitting, then, that the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of...

November 10: The model of generosity

November 10: The model of generosity

Giving with trustWidows are visible everywhere in today’s readings. Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows’ houses. He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the major donors. Jesus doesn’t...

November 3: For All the Saints

November 3: For All the Saints

God makes all things newOf all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year’s All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John’s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary...

October 27: Reformation Sunday

October 27: Reformation Sunday

Walking in Grace by faith A gift from the ReformationRooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace,...

October 20: Inverting “Greatness”

October 20: Inverting “Greatness”

True greatness through humble serviceToday’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who will be closest to Jesus, leading to Jesus teaching his followers about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal...

 

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