Posts Tagged ‘Jonah’

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Praying for justice and mercy

Jul 20, 2010

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 ... Read more

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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, How to answer God’s call?

Feb 1, 2010

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 ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged called by God, Corinthians, humility, Isaiah, Jonah, Kingdom of God, Luke, Paul, Peter

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Lectionary Reflection for January 25, 2008

Jan 21, 2009

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 ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged change, Christian, Corinthians, God, inauguration, Jesus, Jonah, Lectionary Reflections, Mark, Obama, Paul, suffering