Readings for Lent 2 (focus text in bold):
Jeremiah 17:5-10 - the Lord searches the heart and tries the reins of all men Psalm 25:13-21 - a plea to God for deliverance from enemies 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - abound more and more in walking in the ways of God Matthew 15:21-28 - Jesus calls a Canaanite woman a dog, and she persists! Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Christ and the Canaanite” by Adof Hölzel, before 1926, oil on canvas, private collection
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Readings for Lent 1 (focus text in bold):
Genesis 3:1-7 - the temptation of Adam and Eve in the garden by the devil Psalm 91:1-13 - "whoso dwelleth under the defense of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" 2 Corinth. 6:1-10 - the ministry of the gospel perseveres through all obstacles Matthew 4:1-11 - the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by the devil Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Christ in the Wilderness” by Ivan Kramskoi, 1872, oil on canvas, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
Readings for Ash Wednesday:
Penitential Office - Psalm 51:1-17 - Miserere mei, Deus Joel 2:12-17 - "Rend you heart, and not your garments" Psalm 32 - "blessed is he whose unrighteousness is forgiven, whose sin is covered" James 4:1-10 - "know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?" Matthew [5:2] 6:16-21 - do not engage is ostentatious piety to be seen by men Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick
Readings for Sexagesima (focus text in bold):
Genesis 3:9-19 - God pronounces the curse on the serpent, Adam, and Eve Psalm 130 - "Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord" 2 Corinthians 11:19-31 - Paul unpacks his apostolic resume: he suffers for Jesus Luke 8:4-15 - the Parable of the Sower Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “The Parable of the Sower” by Gerald Steinmeyer, 2004, fresco, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina
Readings for Epiphany 3 (focus text in bold):
2 Kings 6:14-23 - Elisha sees an army of flaming angels protecting him Psalm 102:15-22 - "the nations shall fear thy Name, O Lord" Romans 12:16b-21 - "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Matthew 8:1-13 - Jesus heals the centurion's servant and marvels at his faith 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 Epiphany 2 (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 25:6-9 - the Lord will swallow up death in victory on his holy mountain Psalm 114 - God delivers Israel from her exile, and the creation to rejoices Romans 12:6-16a - Let love be genuine John 2:1-11 - the story of water and wine at the wedding at Cana Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Wedding Feast at Cana” by Paolo Veronese, 1563, oil on canvas, Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Readings for Christmas 2 (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 61:1-3 - the Spirit of the Lord is upon me to preach good news to the poor Psalm 84:1-12 - "O how amiable are they dwellings, thou Lord of hosts!" Ephesians 1:3-14 - God has predestined us to give us lavish blessings in Jesus Matthew 2:19-23 - the Holy Family flees to Egypt Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Rest on the Flight to Egypt” by Luc-Olivier Merson, 1880, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Readings for Trinity 22 (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 11:1-10 - Justice and peace will be established through the reign of Jesus Psalm 44:1-9 - Man's power cannot save, but God can defend us from our enemies Philipians 1:3-11 - he who begun a good work in you will finish it on the last day Matthew 18:21-35 - the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: "The Unmerciful Servant" by Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1655, pen and brown ink, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Readings for Trinity 20 (focus text in bold):
Proverbs 9:1-6 - Wisdom calls all to her table. Psalm 145:15-21 - God fills our hands with all manner of earthly provisions Ephesians 5:15-21 - be wise, not foolish, and know God's will Matthew 22:1-14 - the Parable of the Wedding Banquet Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: "Parable of the Wedding of the King's Son" (detail) by Francisco de Goya, c. 1796-97, oil on canvas, Oratory of the Holy Cave, Cadiz, Spain
Readings for St. Luke the Evangelist (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 35:3-8 - "Be strong, fear not, your God will come with vengeance" Psalm 147:1-6 - the Lord rebuilds Jerusalem and heals the sick 2 Timothy 4:5-15 - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course" Luke 10:1-12 - "The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few" Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: "St. Luke the Evangelist" by Vladimir Borovikovsky, 1804-1809, oil on cardboard, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia |
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