Fruit in Its Season
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
— Psalm 1:3
A reflective look at the Common Lectionary readings.
Fruit in Its Season
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
— Psalm 1:3
We Should Not Trouble Them
Therefore I have reached the decision that we should not trouble those Gentiles who are turning to God.
— Acts 15:19
Good News to the Poor
He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.
— Luke 4:18
Bring My Cloak and My Books
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.
— 2 Timothy 4:13
The Hands That Bind Our Wounds
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
— Psalm 147:3
For They Too Pray
There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians, for they too pray to the Lord.
— Sirach 38:13–14
When Winning Becomes the Wrong Goal
“The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said.”
— Matthew 22:15