Posts Tagged ‘suffering servant’

Baptism of the Lord: the Perfection of Justice

Jan 5, 2011

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7. In this first song of the Suffering Servant within the prophesy of Isaiah, God summons his chosen one to bring forth justice to the nations, quietly, considerately. Acts 10: 34-38. Peter instructs the first gentile converts beginning with Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist when he was anointed with ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Baptims, Isaiah, John the Baptist, justice, perfect, Peter, suffering servant

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Palm Sunday, Recognizing the things that make for Peace

Mar 23, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Luke 19:28-40 (Gospel for the Procession). Luke’s account of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem heightens the struggle which Jesus will face in the city and temple. Isaiah 50:4-7 In the prophecy of Isaiah the third Song of the Suffering Servant combines listening and abject humiliation with dignified strength. Philippians 2:6-11. Jesus emptied himself ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Abortion, forgiveness, healthcare, Immigration, Isaiah, Jerusalem, Jesus, Luke, Palm Sunday, Philippians, suffering servant, The Passion

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XXIV Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sep 8, 2009

Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9 – The servant is not ashamed, even though smeared with spittle; the servant teaches others by first being obedient to the Lord. James 2:14-18 – Faith that does nothing in practice is thoroughly lifeless. Mark 8:27-35 – After Peter confesses Jesus to be the Messiah, Jesus teaches the disciples the necessity to ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged faith without works is dead, Isaiah, James, Kingdom of God, Mark, suffering servant

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Lectionary Reflection: Palm Sunday

Mar 31, 2009

Readings: Gospel for the Procession of Palms: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1–15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by John Gonzalez, CPP This week we celebrate Palm Sunday. As I read the lectionary readings I am struck by the following line from Paul’s letter to the Philippians: “Christ ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Cross, declaration of Independence, freedom, Galatians, human dignity, Isaiah, Mark, Pacem in Terris, Palm Sunday, Passion for Justice, Paul, Philippians, slavery, suffering servant, Universal Decalaration of Human Rights