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Matthew 16:13-20 — The Rock, the Keys, and the Gates of Hell

August 20, 2020 by Gary Neal Hansen 3 Comments

Matthew 16:13-20

Matthew 16:13-20 is Sunday’s lectionary Gospel. I set out to make just a few brief observations. It has been one of those pandemic weeks when I found myself simply running on empty. I suspect you know the feeling. I’ll pray for you, and hope you’ll do the same for me. In the end, because the […]

Filed Under: Bible, Monday Meditation Tagged With: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Matthew 16:13-20, Proper 16(21), RCL Year A

Monday Meditation: RCL Year C, 12th Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 17(22), Luke 14:1, 7-14

August 29, 2019 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

Luke 14:1, 7-14

I’m going to really try to be brief today. I’m recovering from surgery and, though health and energy are coming, the progress is slow. Luke 14:1, 7-14 The scene is a Pharisee’s house on the Sabbath. Jesus & co. are there for a meal — a banquet, it seems, with many guests. The lectionary cuts […]

Filed Under: Bible, Church Year, Monday Meditation Tagged With: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 1 7-14, Proper 17(22), RCL Year C

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