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Humble blessings
For the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (Proper 25): the Pharisee and the tax collector are praying at the Temple. One is so self-satisfied that he is blinded by his own glory; he outshines God. One is so self-abased … Continue reading
Persistent blessings
If you are following Track 2, you may be interested in the experience of Jacob, who wrestled a blessing from God: May your prayers be heard without harm, and the intercession of your heart received with gentleness. Otherwise, from … Continue reading
A blessing for former lepers
May you always have cause to remember God, pause to give thanks for the One who is your Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer; and may God’s blessing follow you and face you, this day and for ever. Amen.
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Tagged Luke 17:11-19, the ten lepers, Year C Proper 23
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Mustard seed blessings
We had an interesting discussion at Bible Study this week on the slave parables and sayings of Jesus. The harsh judgement that is rendered this Sunday: Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded? So you also, when … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Luke 17:1-10, mustard seed, slave parables, Year C Proper 22
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Rich blessings
An ironic title, given the gospel text? This Sunday, we hear of Lazarus and the rich man, known by some as Dives, although that may or may not be what his brothers called him. Paul warns that the love of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 6:6-19, dives and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, Year C Proper 21
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Character reference
This week’s readings focus on character. The virtues of honesty, faithfulness, and godliness are lifted up; although the “advice” of Jesus to “make friends by means of dishonest wealth” is a bit of a curveball. Those of us who grew … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Amos 8:4-7, Luke 16:1-13, Year C Proper 20
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Blessings lost and found
This week’s post is late, partly because I’m on vacation, but also because I have had some struggles settling into a place of blessing in this week’s gospel reading. It should be easy: we love the idea that God would gladly … Continue reading
Blessings and challenges
When I read this Sunday’s Gospel lesson, and saw that Paul’s – let’s be honest – somewhat cringeworthy letter to Philemon was also up for consideration, I wondered if I might have waited on this new, lectionary-based blessings project until … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 14:25-33, Philemon, Year C Proper 18
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God bless you and keep you
There is a moment towards the end of the Holy Eucharist service in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer where The Bishop when present, or the Priest, may bless the people. For special services – the Thanksgiving for a Child, … Continue reading
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Tagged book of common prayer, lectionary, liturgy, prayer
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