17th Sunday on Ordinary Time. Year A.                                                    Lectionary Readings: 1 Kings 3 v5-12.                                 The Lord makes Solomon wise. Romans 8 v26-39.                              God’s love for us. Matthew 13 v31-33, 44-52.               New and old treasures. Wisdom and Understanding- God’s gifts to his people. Solomon asks God for wisdom to help him in his role as…

Lectionary reflections for Sunday 19th July 2020

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                                 12 July 2020. Lectionary Readings Isaiah 55 v1-13                      God’s words are powerful. Romans 8 v1-11                     Living by the power of God’s Spirit. Matthew 13 v1-9; 18-23        A story about a farmer. How can I live a ‘productive’ life? Well,  says Isaiah, start by turning back to God, give up…

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time                        Year A                                     5.7.2020. Lectionary Readings: Zechariah 9 v 9-12.                           The lord promises to rescue the captives. Romans 7 v 15-25a.                           The battle with sin. Matthew 11 v 16-19, 25-30.              “Come to me and rest”. The Rescuer. “I will come to your rescue and offer you hope”.      (Zechariah 9…

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                                             28.6.2020. Lectionary Readings Jeremiah 28 v5-9                   Jeremiah accuses Hananiah of being a false prophet. Romans 6 v12-23                   Obedient slaves of God. Matthew10 v40-42                 Rewards. ‘Slave owner’ maybe, but not a ‘taskmaster’. “Now you are set free from sin and are slaves who please God. I am using these everyday…