Posts Tagged ‘Jonah’
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Praying for justice and mercy
Lectionary Readings: Genesis 18:20-32. Abraham argues with God not to destroy the wicked cities, if fifty and eventually if only ten just persons are found in them. Colossians 2:12-14.The gentiles, though non-observant of the Jewish law and helplessly dead in their sins, were raised to new life in Christ’s resurrection. The decree against us was nailed to ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged "Thy Will Be Done", Abraham, Jonah, justice, mercy, Prayer, Sodom and Gomorrah
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, How to answer God’s call?
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8. The prophet’s inaugural vision and call to ministry. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Paul transmits the creed preached in the early church about the resurrection of Jesus. “I handed on to you what I myself received.” Luke 5:1-11. A miraculous catch of fishes. Peter’s protestations of unworthiness; Jesus’ call of Peter, James and John to be fishers ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged called by God, Corinthians, humility, Isaiah, Jonah, Kingdom of God, Luke, Paul, Peter
Lectionary Reflection for January 25, 2008
Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Thoughts for Your Consideration: For many of us change is a very challenging concept. Change is usually unexpected, sometimes change can be positive, other times it is negative, but almost all the time it throws us off. It is a basic aspect of human nature to desire and work for a ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged change, Christian, Corinthians, God, inauguration, Jesus, Jonah, Lectionary Reflections, Mark, Obama, Paul, suffering
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