The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17), Year C. Track I On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. … Continue reading “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15), Year C. Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring … Continue reading The Peace of God, which passes all understanding…

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14), Year C. Track I Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from … Continue reading “…the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13), Year C. Track I Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?" And he said to them, "Take care! Be on … Continue reading The Three Certainties in Life

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12), Year C. Track I Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say:Father, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come.Give us … Continue reading “Our Father, who art in heaven”