[RCL] Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Human beings have been trained to measure life based on outcomes. In the secular world, your professional acumen is tied to deliverables and visible and outward results of the tasks set before you. Judgments are assigned when others fall short of goals, desired…

[RCL] Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life. Psalm 23 — and the idea of the Good Shepherd — saturate Western society. Not that that’s a bad thing! “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” “The…

LCR: Hechos 16:9-15; Salmo 67; Apocalipsis 21:10, 22:1-22:5; Juan 14:23-29 Hechos 16:9-15 La hospitalidad en el siglo I del Imperio Romano era arriesgada. No era simplemente invitar a alguien a cenar o incluso ofrecerles un lugar para pasar la noche. En cambio, llevaba consigo una ofrenda de protección y disposiciones para continuar el viaje. Marcaba…

LCR: Hechos 5:27-32; Salmo 118:14-29; Apocalipsis 1:4-8; Juan 20:19-31 Hechos 5:27-32 Esta lección se da en medio del ministerio de los apóstoles en Jerusalén. Han estado realizando milagros, sanando y enseñando. Están reuniendo a nuevos creyentes y forjando un sistema económico comunitario. El sumo sacerdote ha encarcelado a los apóstoles, pero un ángel del Señor…

[RCL] Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 This sermon was inspired by the work of theologian Shelly Rambo in her book, “Resurrecting Wounds.” Once upon a time, in a small French alpine village, strange incidences occurred: People who were once dead were alive again. They made their way to their…

Episcopalians are invited to enhance their Good Friday devotion by attending a sacred performance of music devoted to this solemn day. The concert is being given in support of the 103 years of the Good Friday Offering, which assists churches, medical programs, and schools in the Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East.

LCR: Liturgia de las Palmas: Lucas 19:28-40; Salmo 118:1-2,19-29. Liturgia de la Pasión: Isaías 50:4-9a; Salmo 31:9-16; Filipenses 2:5-11; San Lucas 22:14-23:56 o 23:1-49. I) Liturgia de las Palmas. En las congregaciones donde se acostumbra a realizar la procesión de Ramos, se invita a la comunidad a escuchar con atención el pasaje del Evangelio y…

[RCL] Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 It is not as common an experience in North America, but perhaps you have had, at some point or place in your life, the distinctive experience of standing on the platform of a train station, either as the one who is…

[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 Hebrews is something of an anomaly among New Testament writings. It tells of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but it’s not a Gospel. It appears to be written to a particular community of faith, but it’s not a letter in the traditional sense. It…

[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49 Palm Sunday is an invitation of the most extreme kind. If you picture a polite and proper written invitation to an important event, it’s usually on pretty, white paper and arrives quietly in your mailbox with a diffident request for an RSVP. Palm…