The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24), Year A. The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no … Continue reading Render unto Caesar

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22), Year A. Jesus said, “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, … Continue reading Tenants & Bumper Stickers

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20), Year A The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of … Continue reading Welcome to the Desert

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18), Year A. Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two … Continue reading Christ the Pragmatist

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16), Year A. I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, … Continue reading A Living Sacrifice