On Thursdays at the divinity school, a small group of students and professors gather together to read the lectionary text for the week and share lunches carried in humble brown sacks. So, in good faith, I hope to bring a pilgrim's perspective on the lectionary texts weekly, or maybe bi-weekly, or maybe just monthly - we'll see how it goes. Do not expect my reflections to be profound, or long, or even coherent. I will, at the very least, post the texts for each week; and as much as I can, I will also post a couple of words or reflection in response to my readings and meditations. I will also begin each week with a prayer from the Psalms. So, enough with these introductory words, let's begin our inaugural post.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14
Proper 21B/ Ordinary 26B/ Pentecost 17
Old Testament Reading
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm
Psalm 124
Psalm 19:7-14
New Testament Reading
James 5:13-20
Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-50
Esther - a woman of courage.
Moses - a prophet in need of prophets.
David - a fellow servant and pilgrim.
James - a prayer.
Jesus - the Rabbi, the Christ, my Rock, and my Redeemer.
Moses - a prophet in need of prophets.
David - a fellow servant and pilgrim.
James - a prayer.
Jesus - the Rabbi, the Christ, my Rock, and my Redeemer.
