RCL: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99 or 99:5-9; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:28-36 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,O thou of God and man the Son;thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,and all the twinkling, starry host:Jesus shines brighter, Jesus…

RCL: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99 or 99:5-9; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:28-36 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,O thou of God and man the Son;thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,and all the twinkling, starry host:Jesus shines brighter, Jesus…

LCR: Amós 7:7–15; Salmo 85:8–13; Efesios 1:3–14; San Marcos 6:14–29 El evangelio de hoy nos habla de la confusión que se había desatado en el pueblo sobre la persona de Jesús: unos creían que Juan el Bautista había resucitado, otros que Elías había vuelto y otros más lo veían como algún profeta del Primer Testamento….

RCL: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 What do you think about when someone mentions your hometown? Maybe it’s the sight of your mother’s overabundant garden or running through the backyard to get to your grandparents’ house. Maybe your hometown holds fond recollections of playing summer baseball or walking to…

RCL: 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Not only was David an inspired leader, but he was also the “Don Corleone” of his age. This king reveals his mafioso-like cunning – he carefully arranges the death of an unwitting rival while distancing himself from the terrible deed. It is…

RCL: 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Not only was David an inspired leader, but he was also the “Don Corleone” of his age. This king reveals his mafioso-like cunning – he carefully arranges the death of an unwitting rival while distancing himself from the terrible deed. It is…

RCL: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 We often hear this passage cited as support for liturgical dance. These 13 verses, however, can be interpreted as a challenge to reflect on the possibilities as well as the serious dangers of linking religious symbolism with political power. Scripture…

New Task Force publication highlights 15 investment stories An organic movement of faith-informed investing is growing within The Episcopal Church, according to a task force that identified and examined the practices of 15 such investors. The findings are chronicled in Investing as Doing Theology, a newly published – and acclaimed — Blue Book report for the…

LCR: Job 38:1–11; Salmo 107:1–3, 23–32; 2 Corintios 6:1–13; San Marcos 4:35–41 “¿Porque están tan asustados? ¿Todavía no tienen fe?”. Se trata de dos preguntas fundamentales para nuestra vida cristiana y que hoy la palabra del Señor nos invita a responder en este tiempo particularmente atravesado por sentimientos de temor y desconfianza. Cuando miramos hacia…

LCR: 1 Samuel 15: 34-16: 13; Salmo 20; 2 Corintios 5: 6-10, [11-13], 14-17; San Marcos 4: 26-34 1 Samuel 15: 34-16: 13 Según los estándares de su época, David era la opción más improbable para ser el futuro rey. Su familia no tenía estatus ni riqueza. La genealogía de David tampoco presagiaba grandeza: su…