May 20, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15
For Sunday, May 26, 2013: Year C—Holy Trinity
In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus seems to be a bit greedy. Or at the very least, territorial.
The...
May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:1-21
For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost
I’ll be straight with you: Pentecost is my favorite Christian day. So please excuse me while I hop up...
April 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29
For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6
I’m reading the seventh Harry Potter book to my daughters these days.
While I love J.K. Rowling’s expansive...
January 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2
I am a “Snickers” guy. When I’m a little hungry and there happens to be a vending machine...
January 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
New Testament Reading: Acts 8:4-17
For Sunday, January 13, 2013: Year C—Baptism of our Lord
What were the good folks on the Revised Common Lectionary committee thinking? What a...
November 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
For Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012—Christ the King Sunday
During a senate debate, Richard Mourdock said, “I think even when life begins in that...
July 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
For Sunday, August 5, 2012; Year B—Ordinary 18
I love the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles staring Steve Martin and the late John Candy. In one scene, John...
May 21, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Neal D. Presa
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:1-21
For Sunday, May 27, Year B − Pentecost
We would expect no less from God than purely phenomenal, surreal,...
February 20, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15
For Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012: Year B—Lent 1
Why is Mark always in such a hurry? Sometimes when I’m reading his Gospel I get...
December 18, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14
For Sunday, Dec. 25 , 2011: Year B—Christmas Day
Abandon the...