Readings for the Sunday after Ascension (focus text in bold): Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 - He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind 1 Peter 4:7-11 - above all things, have fervent love among yourselves Romans 14:1-9, 12-15 - welcome each other, and do not quarrel over opinions * * Today's second lesson deviates from the lectionary; on this Sunday before we re-gather in person for the first time, Fr. Adam offers these words from Paul's exhortation in Romans 14 to help prepare us spiritually to move forward together at a time when opinions are diverse in the parish. Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: The Ascension, by John Singleton Copley, 1775, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
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Readings for Epiphany 3 (focus texts in bold): 2 Kings 6:14-23 - Elisha and the flaming army of angels Psalm 102:15-22 - the kingdoms will be gathered to serve the Lord Romans 12:16b-21 - Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good Matthew 8:1-13 - Jesus heals a leper and the centurion's boy Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Jesus and the Centurion” by Paolo Veronese, c. 1571, oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain 
Readings for Trinity 8 (focus texts in bold): Jeremiah 23:16-24 - the prophet rebukes the false shepherds Psalm 82 - God stands among princes, he is a judge among gods Romans 8:12-17 - for as many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God Matthew 7:15-21 - Jesus warns about false teachers Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “The Exhortation to the Apostles” by James J. Tissot, 1886-94, watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Brooklyn Museum, New York City 
Readings for Trinity 7 (focus text in bold): 1 Kings 17:8-16 - Elijah sent to a widow of Zaraphath Psalm 34:11-22 - Come, ye children, and hearken unto me Romans 6:19-23 - slaves to iniquity or slaves to righteousness Mark 8:1-10a - Jesus feeds 4,000 people Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Feeding the Five Thousand” by an unknown artist (unsigned), probably South German or Austrian, c. 1750, oil on canvas, private collection 
Readings for Trinity 2 (focus text in bold): Genesis 12:1-4 - God calls Abram out of Ur Psalm 15 - Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle, and rest on your holy hill? 1 John 3:13-24 - God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things Luke 14:16-24 - the parable of the great banquet Cover art: “Parable of the Great Banquet,” the Brunswick Monogrammist, c. 1525, oil on panel, National Museum of Warsaw, Poland 
Trinity Sunday: Isaiah 6:1-8 - Isaiah's vision of the heavenly throne of God Psalm 8 - what is man, that you are mindful of him? Revelation 4:1-11 - St. John's vision of the heavenly throne of God John 3:1-15 - Jesus discusses new birth with Nicodemus Cover art: Icon of the Trinity, from Genesis 18:1-8 (“The Hospitality of Abraham”), Andrei Rublev, 1411 or 1425-27, tempera on wood; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow 
Whitsunday, commonly called Pentecost (focus texts in bold): Numbers 11:24-30 - Would God that all the Lord's people were prophets Psalm 104:24-34 - When your Spirit goes forth, they are made Acts 2:1-11 - the Spirit falls on the disciples at Pentecost John 14:15-31a - Jesus promises to make his abode within the disciples Cover art: Coptic icon of Pentecost, Sts. Peter and Paul Coptic Orthodox Church, Bixby, Oklahoma 
Sunday after Ascension Day (focus texts in bold): 2 Kings 2:9-15 - Elijah is taken into heaven; Elisha receives his mantle Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 - the Lord is a just king 1 Peter 4:7-11 - be sober, therefore, and watch unto prayer John 15:26-16:4a - the Spirit to comfort the disciples in their suffering Cover art: “The Ascension” by John Singleton Copley, 1775, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
Easter 5: Rogation Sunday (focus texts in bold): Deuteronomy 4:5-9 - Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. Psalm 19:7-14 - the Law of Lord is more to valued that gold James 1:22-27 - do not be hearers of the word only, but doers John 16:23-33 - Jesus goes to the Father Cover art: “Blessing of the Wheat in Artois” (detail), depicting a Rogation procession in the French countryside, by Jules Breton, 1857, oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay, Paris 
Easter 4 (focus texts in bold): Job 19:21-27a - I know that my redeemer lives... in my flesh I shall see God Psalm 1: how those who meditate on God's word prosper! James 1:17-21 - be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to wrath John 16:5-15 - the Holy Spirit will come and guide you into all truth Cover art: Holy Spirit Rose Window, by Henninger’s Design Studio, 2013, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Sunbury, Ohio; Photo: Nick Heyob  |
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