In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8. We consider the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, John's teaching on love of God a

Year B, 4th Sunday of Easter

13 days ago 56m 49s

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18.We consider Peter's testimony to the religious leaders and the Good Shepherd imagery

Year B, 3rd Sunday of Easter

19 days ago 57m 38s

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48.We consider Peter's sermon at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, the bedtime Psalm, John

Year B, 2nd Sunday of Easter

26 days ago 1h 8m

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31.We discuss the early church's unity and generosity, John's instructions to Christia

Stations of the Cross

29 days ago 17m 33s

Join us for an audio walk through of the Stations of the Cross. If you'd like a printable pdf of this liturgy, please email athomewiththelectionary[at]gmail.com Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and

Year B, Easter Sunday

Mar 24th, 2024 1h 10m

In this episode, we discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8. We consider Psalmist's and Isaiah's gorgeous wor

Year B, Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Mar 19th, 2024 1h

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 & Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47.We dis

Year B, Lent 5

Mar 11th, 2024 1h

In this episode, we consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B:Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33We discuss penitence and repentance, the kindness of God in turning our hearts toward Him,

Year B, Lent 4

Mar 4th, 2024 59m 8s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B:Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21We discuss the bronze serpent, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord answering cries for help, peopl

Year B, Lent 3

Feb 24th, 2024 59m 44s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday of Lent, Year B:Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22We discuss how the Ten Commandments show what God is like, David's reflection on the beauty of God's wor

Year B, Lent 2

Feb 20th, 2024 1h

In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday of Lent, Year B:Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38.We discussed Abram's response of faith, Paul's argument for righteousness by faith rather than t

Year B, Lent 1

Feb 11th, 2024 53m 35s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, Year B: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15We discuss the Noahic promise, Peter's description of the harrowing of hell, and Jesus' baptism time in th

Year B, Epiphany Last & Transfiguration Sunday

Feb 4th, 2024 56m 10s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9We discuss Elijah ascending in the whirlwind, the integrity described in the Psalm, Paul's voc

Year B, 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

Jan 28th, 2024 52m 14s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12, 21c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39We discuss the Lord's sustaining power, the beauty of the Psalm, Paul's defense

Year B, 4th Sunday after the Epiphany

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28We discuss Moses' words about a future prophet, Paul's instruction regarding love and

Year B, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

Jan 13th, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20.We discuss Jonah's response to the Lord's mercy, the Psalm's reminder of the Lord's tr

Year B, 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

Jan 8th, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-41.We discuss the Lord calling Samuel to prophetic ministry, David's wond

Year B, 1st Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord

Jan 1st, 2024 51m 31s

In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B:Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7 & Mark 1:4-11. We discuss the imagery of light and darkness, water and dove, as well as the

Year B, First Sunday After Christmas

Dec 24th, 2023 1h 4m

In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Christmas, Year B:Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18.We discuss the imagery of God's deliverance being like a torch in the darkne

Advent 4, Year B

Dec 19th, 2023 53m 9s

In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 4, Year B:2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 (39-55)We discuss David's desire to build a temple for the God who is present in

Year B, Advent 3

Dec 11th, 2023 59m 16s

In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 3, Year B:Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Canticle 15; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28.We consider Isaiah's prophecy of hope, the Psalm's longing for restoration, the benediction

Year B, Advent 2

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 2, Year B: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 We discuss Isaiah's contrasting imagery of military might and gentleness, Peter's description of the day of the Lord

Year B, Advent 1

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 6m

In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 1, Year B:Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37. We discuss the themes of the season of Advent, Isaiah's hopeful expectation for the Lord's assistance, Paul'

Year A, Christ the King

Nov 20th, 2023 1h 8m

In this episode, we consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday, Year A:Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46.We discuss the description of negligent shepherds & t

Year A, Proper 28

Nov 13th, 2023 1h 8m

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 28, Year A:Judges 4:1-7 & Psalm 123; Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 & Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthews 25:14-30.We discuss the account of Israel's judge, Deborah, Zephaniah's