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Readings for Trinity 2 (focus text in bold):
Genesis 12:1-4 - God calls Abram out of Ur Psalm 15 - Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle, and rest on your holy hill? 1 John 3:13-24 - God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things Luke 14:16-24 - the parable of the great banquet Cover art: “Parable of the Great Banquet,” the Brunswick Monogrammist, c. 1525, oil on panel, National Museum of Warsaw, Poland
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Trinity Sunday:
Isaiah 6:1-8 - Isaiah's vision of the heavenly throne of God Psalm 8 - what is man, that you are mindful of him? Revelation 4:1-11 - St. John's vision of the heavenly throne of God John 3:1-15 - Jesus discusses new birth with Nicodemus Cover art: Icon of the Trinity, from Genesis 18:1-8 (“The Hospitality of Abraham”), Andrei Rublev, 1411 or 1425-27, tempera on wood; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow ![]()
Whitsunday, commonly called Pentecost (focus texts in bold):
Numbers 11:24-30 - Would God that all the Lord's people were prophets Psalm 104:24-34 - When your Spirit goes forth, they are made Acts 2:1-11 - the Spirit falls on the disciples at Pentecost John 14:15-31a - Jesus promises to make his abode within the disciples Cover art: Coptic icon of Pentecost, Sts. Peter and Paul Coptic Orthodox Church, Bixby, Oklahoma ![]()
Sunday after Ascension Day (focus texts in bold):
2 Kings 2:9-15 - Elijah is taken into heaven; Elisha receives his mantle Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 - the Lord is a just king 1 Peter 4:7-11 - be sober, therefore, and watch unto prayer John 15:26-16:4a - the Spirit to comfort the disciples in their suffering Cover art: “The Ascension” by John Singleton Copley, 1775, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ![]()
Easter 5: Rogation Sunday (focus texts in bold):
Deuteronomy 4:5-9 - Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. Psalm 19:7-14 - the Law of Lord is more to valued that gold James 1:22-27 - do not be hearers of the word only, but doers John 16:23-33 - Jesus goes to the Father Cover art: “Blessing of the Wheat in Artois” (detail), depicting a Rogation procession in the French countryside, by Jules Breton, 1857, oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay, Paris ![]()
Easter 4 (focus texts in bold):
Job 19:21-27a - I know that my redeemer lives... in my flesh I shall see God Psalm 1: how those who meditate on God's word prosper! James 1:17-21 - be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to wrath John 16:5-15 - the Holy Spirit will come and guide you into all truth Cover art: Holy Spirit Rose Window, by Henninger’s Design Studio, 2013, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Sunbury, Ohio; Photo: Nick Heyob ![]()
Easter 3 (focus texts in bold):
Ezekiel 37:1-10 - the valley of dry bones Psalm 30 - shall the dust give thanks to you? 1 John 5:4-12 - there are three who bear witness: Spirit, water, and blood John 20:19-23 - Jesus appears to his disciples for the first time post-resurrection Cover art: “In Remembrance of Me," by Walter Rane, 1997, oil on canvas ![]()
This homily was delivered at Hillsdale College in the new Christ Chapel on the eve of Commencement, May 10, 2019.
While the Chapel was not yet complete, the College wanted the class of 2019 to enjoy the space before the graduation. So a special prayer service was planned just for them and their parents. Fr. Adam, our Rector and the Chaplain of Hillsdale College, was humbled and honored to deliver this, the first homily ever, in the new chapel. This homily is based on the first few verses of Hebrews chapter 11, the beginning of "the roll call of faith." ![]()
Easter 2 (focus texts in bold):
Ezekiel 34:11-16 - the Lord will come and shepherd his own sheep Psalm 23 - the Lord is my shepherd 1 Peter 2:19-25 - follow Christ's example, who is your shepherd and overseer John 10:11-16 - I am the Good Shepherd Cover art: “The Good Shepherd” (detail), by Alfred Handel, c. 1940, stained glass at St. John the Baptist Church, Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia ![]()
Easter 1: Low Sunday (focus texts in bold):
Ezekiel 37:1-10 - the valley of dry bones Psalm 30 - shall the dust give thanks to you? 1 John 5:4-12 - there are three who bear witness: Spirit, water, and blood John 20:19-23 - Jesus appears to his disciples for the first time post-resurrection Cover art: “Christ Appears to the Disciples," drawing by Rembrandt (1606-1669) |
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