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The Sunday called Sexagesima
or, the Second Sunday before Lent (focus text in bold): Genesis 3:9-19 - "he shall bruise his head, and he shall bruise his heel" Psalm 130 - If thou, Lord, wilt mark what is done amiss, who may abide it? 2 Corinthians 11:19-21 - Paul boasts in his infirmities like a "fool" Luke 8:4-15 - the parable of the sower Cover art: “The Parable of the Sower” by Gerald Steinmeyer, 2004, fresco, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Sunday called Septuagesima
or, the Third Sunday before Lent (focus text in bold): Genesis 1:1-5 - the creation of light Psalm 29 - the Lord sits above the water-flood 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - all the runners in a race run, but only one receives the prize Matthew 20:1-16 - the parable of the workers in the vineyard Cover art: “The Creation of Light” by Gustav Dore, engraving, 1897 ![]()
Epiphany 5 (focus text in bold):
Hosea 6:1-6 - For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice Psalm 50:7-15 - Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High Colossians 3:12-17 - Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, patience Matthew 13:24-30 - the parable of the wheat and the tares Cover art: “The Enemy Sowing Tares” by Elihu Veder, c. 1892, oil on canvas, Brooklyn Museum, New York ![]()
Epiphany 4 (focu texts in bold):
2 Kings 6:14-23 - Elisha hoodwinks a band of Syrian raiders out to kidnap him Psalm 102:15-22 - the nations shall fear thy Name, O Lord Romans 13:1-7 - let every soul be subject to the governing authorities Matthew 8:1-13 - Jesus heals a Jewish leper and a Gentile centurion's servant Cover art: “Jesus and the Centurion” by Paolo Veronese, c. 1571, oil on canvas, Meseu del Prado, Madrid, Spain ![]()
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, commonly called the Purification of St. Mary the Virgin, or Candlemas (focus texts in bold):
Malachi 3:1-5 - The Lord will come into his Temple Psalm 24 - who is holy enough to enter God's Temple? Galatians 4:1-17 - born under a woman, born under the law Luke 2:22-40 - the baby Jesus presented in the Temple Cover art: “Simeon’s Moment” by Ron DiCianni, 2000, oil on canvas, private collection ![]()
Epiphany 3 (focus texts in bold):
Isaiah 25:6-9 - God will prepare a feast for the nations on Mt. Zion Psalm 114 - Why did you flee, O see? Why did you skip like rams, O mountains? Romans 12:16b-21 - Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. John 2:1-11 - turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee Cover art: “Wedding at Cana” by Jan van Helmont, 1665-1714, pen on paper, Museum Plantin-Moretus, Antwerp, Belgium ![]()
Epiphany 1 (focus text in bold):
Zechariah 8:1-8 - the restoration of Jerusalem foretold Psalm 100 - Be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands Romans 12:1-5 - present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God Luke 2:41-52 - the boy Jesus converses with the doctors in the Temple Cover art: “Jesus Among the Doctors” by James J. Tissot, 1886-94, watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Brooklyn Museum, New York ![]()
The Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 60:1-9 - the Gentiles shall come to thy light Psalm 72:1-11 - the nations shall bring gifts to the Messiah Ephesians 3:1-12 - the mystery of God's salvation for the Gentiles Matthew 2:1-12 - the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus Cover art: “The Adoration of the Magi” by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1617-18, oil on canvas, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, France ![]()
Christmas 1 (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12 - God to rejoice over Jerusalem as a bridegroom his bride Psalm 45:1-7 - a marriage song for Israel's Messiah Galatians 4:1-7 - born under the law, that we might receive adoption as sons Matthew 1:18-25 - the annunciation to Joseph Cover art: “St. Joseph with the Infant Jesus” by Reni Guido, 1620, oil on canvas, The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg ![]()
Christmas Day:
Isaiah 52:7-12 - How beautiful are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings Pslam 98 - Cantate Domino Hebrews 1:1-12 - God hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son John 1:1-14 - The Word was God, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us Guest Preacher: The Rt. Rev. John Jewel, Bishop of Salisbury (1559-1571) An excerpted reading of "A Homily Concerning the Nativity and Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ" from the Second Book of Homilies, published in 1571 Cover art: "The Heavenly and Earthly Trinities," by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1675-1682, oil on canvas, National Gallery, London |
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