Readings for Trinity 12 (focus text in bold):

Exodus 34:29-35 - The radiant face of Moses after he talks with God.
Psalm 34:1-10 - "O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
2 Corinthians 3:4-9 - The greater glory of the new covenant over the old covenant. "For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory."
Mark 7:31-37 - Jesus heals the deaf and mute man. 

Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick

Cover art: "Moses and the Ten Commandments" by James J. Tissot, 1896-1902, gouache on board, Jewish Museum, New York.

Readings for Trinity 11 (focus text in bold):

Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 - "We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against thee. Do not spurn us, for thy name's sake, do not dishonor the throne of thy glory."
Psalm 28 - "Hear the voice of my humble petitions when I cry unto thee; when I hold up my hands towards the mercy seat of thy holy temple."
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Paul outlines the facts of the gospel.
Luke 18:9-14 - Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican who go to the temple to pray. "For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."

Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick

Cover art: "Christ Appearing to the Disciples" Rembrandt van Rijn, 1650, etching, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota

Readings for Trinity 10 (focus text in bold):

Jeremiah 7:9-15 - Woe to the people of Israel for their hypocrisy and idolatry.
Psalm 17:1-8 - "O hold thou up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - There are many gifts, but one Spirit
Luke 19:41-47a - Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem and scourges the temple.

Sermon by the Rev. Tim Taylor

Cover art: "Jeremiah on the ruins of Jerusalem" by Horace Vernet, 1844, color and resin on canvas, Amsterdam Museum

Readings for Trinity 9 (focus text in bold):

Jeremiah 23:16-26 - A recounting of a story of the people of Israel in the wilderness; their complaints displease the Lord and the fire of the Lord burns among the people and consumes them until Moses prays unto the Lord.
Psalm 103:1-14 - "The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, long-suffering, and of great goodness. He will not alway be chiding, neither keepeth he his anger forever."
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Do not be ignorant of the history of the Israelite fathers; they are an example to us.
Luke 15:11-32 - The parable of the prodigal son.

Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick

Cover art: "The Prodigal Son in the Arms of His Father" Gustav Doré, engraving, 1897.

Readings for Trinity 8 (focus text in bold):

Jeremiah 23:16-24 - The anger of the Lord against false prophets.
Psalm 82 - "Arise, O God, and judge thou the earth, for thou shalt take all nations to thine inheritance."
Romans 8:12-17 - "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, 'Abba, Father!'"
Matthew 7:15-21 - "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits."

Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick

Cover art: "The Exhortation to the Apostles," James J. Tissot, 1886-94, watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Brooklyn Museum, New York