December 9, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1–10
For Sunday, December 15, 2013—Advent 3
“Tell your sister...you were right.” ~ Anakin Skywalker, Return of the Jedi
“This is very cruel,...
July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 11:1-11
For Sunday, August 4, 2013: Year —Lectionary 18
I sat with the betrothed couple as we looked over the marriage ceremony. They were like...
March 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading (Take 2): Luke 24:1-12
For Sunday, March 31, 2013—Easter Sunday
Luke’s Jesus said more than he would rise on the third day rise again. Jesus said he came to let the...
November 25, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25 - 36
For Sunday, December 2, 2012; Year C—Advent 1
This passage begins with apocalyptic thunder, as Jesus overwhelms his hearers with the unspeakable doom...
December 26, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
by Lauren F. Winner
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012: Year B - First Sunday of Christmas
So much is going on in this passage.
In case...