Go and Become (Easter 2, Year A) - The Living Church Seeing Thomas as a doubter certainly makes for a soothing interpretation, but our connection with St. Thomas lies elsewhere.

"Thomas the doubter" makes for a soothing interpretation, but what if our connection with him lies elsewhere?
#Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

Born Anew with Imperishable Faith—Lectionary Reflection for Easter 2A (1 Peter 1:3-9) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Born Anew with Imperishable Faith - #Lectionary reflection for Easter 2A (1 Peter 1:3-9). A word about God’s mercy that brought new birth, leading to the living hope linked to the resurrection of Jesus. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/04/born... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
His mercy endures for ever."

~ Psalm 118:1

#Easter #EasterSunday #Lectionary

Illustration from Saint Alban's Psalter (12th Century CE). Mary Magdalene tells the Apostles that Christ is risen. Public Domain.

"... Then Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid. Go & tell my brothers to go to Galilee, there they will see me.'"

~ The Gospel According to Saint Matthew 28: 1-10

#Easter #EasterSunday #EasterTide #50DaysOfEaster #Resurrection #Alleluia #HeIsRisen #Lectionary #TodaysGospel

An Unexpected Encounter? -- Sermon for Easter Sunday (Year A) (John 20:1-18) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

An Unexpected Encounter? #sermon for #EasterSunday (John 20:1-18). Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, commissioning her as apostle to the apostles. Christ is Risen! Preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church (PCUSA). www.bobcornwall.com/2026/04/an-u... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky

April 5, 2026: Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34–43; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; Matthew 28:1–10

“What kind of faith gets you through 25 years in a refugee camp?”

– Laurel Mathewson

#lectionary

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Setting Our Minds on the Things Above—Lectionary Reflection for Easter Sunday, Year A (Colossians 3:1-4) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Setting our Minds on the Things Above - #Lectionary reflection for #EasterSunday (Colossians 3:1-4). A call to give allegiance to the Cosmic Christ who has risen & who reigns over all. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/sett... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

But God Raised Him (Easter Day, Year A) - The Living Church Peter apparently had one sermon in him, and why not? That sermon had to be the most effective in the history of the Church.

Peter apparently had one sermon in him, and why not? That sermon had to be the most effective in the history of the Church. #Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

"... & being found in human form, he humbled himself & became obedient to the point of death — even death on a cross!"

~ Saint Paul's Letter to the Philippians
2: 5-11

#HolyWeek #PalmSunday #Lectionary

Be Like Jesus, Be Humble—Lectionary Reflection for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year A (Philippians 2:5-11) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Be Like Jesus, Be Humble - In an age of narcissism, the #lectionary reading from Philippians 2:5-11 for Palm/Passion Sunday offers a different path, so be like Jesus, be humble. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/be-l... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social @wjkbooks.com

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Palm Sunday, Year A) - The Living Church The sustenance for the journey to the Promised Land would not be manna, the bread of angels, or matzah, the bread of flight, but the broken body of the Lord.

The sustenance for the journey to the Promised Land would not be manna, the bread of angels, or matzah, the bread of flight, but the broken body of the Lord. #Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

"God is our refuge & strength,
a very present help in trouble."

~ Psalm 46:1 #Lectionary #Lent

Having a Spiritual Mindset—Lectionary Reflection for Lent 5A (Romans 8:6-11) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Having a Spiritual Mindset - #lectionary reflection for #Lent 5A (Romans 8:6-11). Setting our minds on the things of the Spirit rather than the Flesh, which is a life lived contrary to the way of God. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/havi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

Sunday’s Readings: Passion Sunday Ezekiel 37.1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8.6-11; John 11.1-45 THIS is the third Sunday in a row in which John’s Gospel reveals something about divine truth through Jesus’s interactions with women. Two weeks ago, it was a Samaritan woman. Then, last week...

"Read now in worship, John 11 is a preparation for Easter Day, when we shall celebrate an infinitely greater resurrection."

Cally Hammond reflects on the #lectionary readings for 22 March: Passion Sunday ✝️

#Bible #Faith #Preaching #JohnsGospel

Life Unbound (Lent 5, Year A) - The Living Church Death, the ever-present reality in human life and its absolute boundary, collides with absolute life at the tomb in Bethany.

Death, the ever-present reality in human life and its absolute boundary, collides with absolute life at the tomb in Bethany. #Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social to discuss Lent 5:

They discuss the valley of the dry bones and the raising of Lazarus.

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#anglican #lectionary #YearA #lent5 #BCP #acna #Ezekiel37 #Psalm130 #Romans6 #John11 #sermonprep #biblestudy #LectionaryPreaching

The Bay Psalm Book (1640). The first book printed in North America. 📸 Emma Lee/NewsWorks.

Goodness and mercy surely shall 
   all my days follow me:
And in the Lord's house I shall dwell 
   so long as days shall be.

~ Psalm 23, Bay Psalm Book (1640)

#Lectionary #LectionaryReadings #Lent

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Walking in the Light - Sermon for Lent 4A (Ephesians 5:8-14) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Walking in the Light - #sermon for #Lent 4A (Ephesians 5:8-14), preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. Let Christ's light shine by doing what is good, right, & true.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/walk... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky @arbevere.bsky.social

Waiting Room Poem inspired by John 9, written in a hospital

Still, I worship God
who longs to heal us,
open our eyes,
and make us whole;

to give access to care
and occasional miracles.

Christ, come to find us,
like a doctor approaching
a loved one in a waiting room
to bring good news,

so we might believe and
see the light of the world.

#John9 #lectionary

Ps 1 & Ps 23 Poems inspired by the Psalms

God is my guide:
leading and feeding me,

calming my anxiety,
nourishing my soul.

You are here when death is near,
when life is crap and scary.

You point out a clear path.
Your presence is peace.

In the mess, you bless
more than I could ever ask.

#psalm23 #lectionary #poem

Once in Darkness, Now in the Light—Lectionary Reflection for Lent 4A (Ephesians 5:8–14) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Once in Darkness, Now in Light - #Lectionary reflection for Lent 4A (Ephesians 5:8-14). Having left the darkness, now it's time to walk in the light by doing what is good, right, & true.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/once... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com

God’s Eyes (Lent 4, Year A) - The Living Church As the Lord said to Samuel, “the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

As the Lord said to Samuel, “the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” #Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

Justified, Reconciled, and at Peace With God - Sermon for Lent 3A (Romans 5:1-11) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Justified, Reconciled, & at Peace with God - Sermon for Lent 3A, preached at 1st Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) of Troy. Paul tells us we have peace w/ God through Christ, but what does that entail? Text & service video. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/just... #bgbg2 #lectionary #sermons #theosky

She Said by the Well Poem about the Samaritan Woman in John 4

She has nothing to lose.
He knows all about it,
but offers her eternal life.
…
So much about Jesus is revealed
in this 'he said, she said' by the well,

but we do not even learn her name.

#John4 #lectionary #poem

Addressing Anti-Judaism: A Proposed Update to the Revised Common Lectionary - ELCA Worship This post published on June, 12, 2025, and was updated on February 27, 2026. NEWLY UPDATED PREACHING AND HYMN SUGGESTION RESOURCE: To assist worshiping communities using the provisional alternative le...

The Consultation on Common Texts approved provisional update to the Revised Common #Lectionary to address passages hist misused to justify #anti-Jewish harm.Trial period began 2025 w revised Easter readings & updated preaching & hymn resources. #ELCA #Lutheran #Judaism
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March’s lectionary preview comes from Rev. Zoë Garry, reflecting on John’s “I am” statements and guiding us through each week of Lent to deepen our understanding of who Jesus is.

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#PresbyterianFoundation #Lectionary

Finding a Pathway to Peace with God—Lectionary Reflection for Lent 3A (Romans 5:1-11) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Finding a Pathway to Peace with God - #lectionary reflection for Lent 2A (Romans 5:1-11). For Paul, God has reached out through the suffering and death of Christ to reconcile us to Godself. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/find...
#ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky @wjkbooks.com

Sunday’s Readings: 3rd Sunday of Lent Exodus 17.1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5.1-11; John 4.5-42 THIS Gospel is the longest set for a principal service outside Passiontide. Length alone tells us that the message must be important, must be taken as a whole, and must be covert as well as overt...

"It is as if, for him, her identity as Samaritan and female not only did not matter, but did not even exist."

Cally Hammond reflects on the #lectionary readings for 8 March

#Bible #preaching #faith #Jesus

God’s Shining Light (Lent 3, Year A) - The Living Church A lunar eclipse demonstrates the wonder of the creation, and God’s orderliness. It is also a reminder of the relationship between God and his peculiar creation, humankind.

A lunar eclipse demonstrates the wonder of the creation and God’s orderliness. It is also a reminder of the relationship between God and his peculiar creation, humankind. #Episcopal #Anglican #Catholic #liturgy #lectionary #pastor #preaching

Faith and the Children of Abraham — Lectionary Reflection for Lent 2A (Romans 4:1-5, 13-17) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Faith & the Children of Abraham - #lectionary reflection for #Lent 2A (Romans 4) - Call to embrace Abraham's model of trusting God, so we can be a blessing to the nations. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/fait... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social