March 8, 2026
Readings and Psalm Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the rock in the wilderness Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 Reconciled to God by Christ’s death John 4:5-42 Baptismal image: the woman at the well
March 1, 2026
John 3:1-17 1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with that person.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Very… Read More »
February 22, 2026
Readings and Psalm Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil Psalm 32 Mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. (Ps. 32:10) Romans 5:12-19 Death came through one; life comes through one Matthew 4:1-11 The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days
January 25, 2026
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 9:1-4 Light shines for those in darkness Psalm 27:1, 4-9 The Lord is my light and my salvation. (Ps. 27:1) 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Appeal for unity in the gospel Matthew 4:12-23 Revelation of Christ as a prophet
January 11, 2026
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 42:1-9 The servant of the Lord brings justice Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3) Acts 10:34-43 Jesus’ ministry after his baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Revelation of Christ as God’s servant
January 4, 2026
First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm Psalm 147:12-20 Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel John 1:[1-9] 10-18
November 23, 2025
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 23:1-6 Coming of the shepherd and righteous Branch who will execute justice Psalm 46 I will be exalted among the nations. (Ps. 46:10) Colossians 1:11-20 Hymn to Christ, firstborn of all creation; peace through his blood Luke 23:33-43 Jesus is crucified between two thieves: you will be with me in Paradise
November 16, 2025
Readings and Psalm Malachi 4:1-2a A day of blistering heat for the arrogant; a day of healing sun for the righteous Psalm 98 In righteousness will the Lord judge the world. (Ps. 98:9) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Do not be idle, but do what is right for the sake of Christ Luke 21:5-19 Jesus speaks of wars, endurance, betrayal, and… Read More »
November 9, 2025
Readings and Psalm Job 19:23-27a I know that my Redeemer lives and I shall see God Psalm 17:1-9 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings. (Ps. 17:8) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 The coming of the Lord Jesus Luke 20:27-38 Jesus speaks of the resurrection; the God of the… Read More »