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 »
November 2, 2025
First Reading Isaiah 1:10-18 Psalm Psalm 32:1-7 Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Gospel Luke 19:1-10
October 26, 2025
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Jerusalem will be defeated Sirach 35:12-17 (alternate) God is impartial in justice and hears the powerless Psalm 84:1-7 Happy are the people whose strength is in you. (Ps. 84:5) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The good fight of faith Luke 18:9-14 A Pharisee and tax collector pray together
October 19, 2025
Readings and Psalm Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob’s struggle with the angel: I’ll not let go until you bless me Psalm 121 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2) 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 In the presence of Christ the judge, proclaim the message Luke 18:1-8 The widow begs for justice; God grants justice to… Read More »
October 12, 2025
Readings and Psalm 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Naaman washes in the Jordan and is cleansed Psalm 111 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1) 2 Timothy 2:8-15 If we die with Christ, we will live with Christ Luke 17:11-19 One leper made clean by Jesus gives thanks to God
October 5, 2025
Readings and Psalm Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Wicked surround the righteous; wait for the Lord Psalm 37:1-9 Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord. (Ps. 37:5) 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Guard the treasure entrusted to you: faith and love in Christ Luke 17:5-10 Faith the size of a mustard seed
September 28, 2025
Readings and Psalm Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Warnings to those who are comfortable or wealthy Psalm 146 The Lord gives justice to those who are oppressed. (Ps. 146:7) 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Eager to be rich or eager to pursue richness of God’s justice? Luke 16:19-31 Story of poor Lazarus and the wealthy man
September 21, 2025
Readings and Psalm Amos 8:4-7 Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor Psalm 113 The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:7) 1 Timothy 2:1-7 One God, one mediator—Christ Jesus—who gave himself for all people Luke 16:1-13 A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth
September 14, 2025
Readings and Psalm Exodus 32:7-14 Moses begs the Lord to turn from anger against the Hebrews Psalm 51:1-10 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love. (Ps. 51:1) 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Christ Jesus came for sinners Luke 15:1-10 Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners