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Worshiping the Ascended King
May 30, 2019
Feast of the AscensionActs 1:1-11Psalm 47Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53 Note: This blog post concerns the lectionary passages for the Feast of…
Shown, Not Told
May 23, 2017
Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:6-14 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary,…
Gospel Sequel
May 31, 2011
Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to…
Preparing for Departure
May 19, 2011
This week’s lectionary reading leads us into the farewell discourse (John 13.31-17.26) as Jesus prepares the disciples for his departure. …
Ascension Sunday
May 12, 2010
Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 St. Augustine considered the Feast of the Ascension the crown of all…
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2010
John 17:20-26 [Two lectionary posts this week: one for the Seventh Sunday of Easter and one for Ascension Sunday (reposted…
Ascension Politics
May 19, 2009
Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 (The Feast of the Ascension) St. Augustine considered the Feast of the…
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
August 1, 2008
When I read the Ascension texts for today (or this upcoming Sunday if you are in a Protestant tradition that…