In the readings for this week, February 17, we move from the continuous comfort of the past several weeks to some stark warnings. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry In the first reading, Jeremiah, who really has a way with words, shows us … Read More
How do you respond to God’s call? In all three of the readings for this Sunday, Feb. 10, we hear about people who felt unworthy to do God’s work…but who went forth anyway. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Although we are still … Read More
The readings for Sunday, February 3, are a real powerhouse! In one fell swoop, we are reminded that we are called, our call is love and that we will often be rejected. But, we aren’t called to feel successful—we are … Read More
The readings for today, January 27, are a celebration of the Law of God. We should rejoice that we have a Father who cares enough to instruct and guide us. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Every parent knows that the rules and … Read More
Today, Sunday, January 20, we hear of Jesus’ first miracle—turning water into wine at a wedding. It can be a reminder that, even when we think we don’t have what we need, Jesus works with what we do have and makes it … Read More
Today we celebrate the first event in Jesus’ public ministry—and in it, he allowed himself to be ministered to. It was the moment that the Jewish ritual of repentance became the reality of God’s forgiveness and how we came to … Read More
Happy Epiphany! The readings from today’s Gospel, Jan. 6, feature special visitors who came to Jesus, bringing him gifts because it was revealed to them that he is someone special. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Readings Isaiah 60:1-6 Then you shall be … Read More
In the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 23, we’re reminded that Jesus came to fulfill God’s promise to make the relationship that we broke with him whole again. He was already working on it before he was … Read More
On this Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 16, we rejoice! We’re more than halfway to Christmas! We call today Gaudete Sunday. The word gaudete means “rejoice,” and today’s readings are all about that. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Readings … Read More
On this Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 9, we are reminded of God’s promise to restore us to a right relationship with him and our role in that restoration. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Readings Baruch 5:1-9 For God will … Read More
