Lectionary
We use the Revised Common Lectionary, a list of Bible readings used by many churches and denominations around the world.
The specific readings, the reflection that begins our worship, and a guiding question for this season are below.
.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-4782 {margin-left: -2em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-4782 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin: 0 0 2em 2em; } Genuine spirituality is not an individual pursuit, but must be anchored in one’s local community.… This means a constant struggle between freedom and obedience, listening and asserting oneself, possessing and letting go, clinging to stability and embracing change. Each individual rightfully seeks the freedom to develop God-given talents, but any selfish or narcissistic leanings are bruised in the give-and-take of community life. Kathleen Norris, Foreword to Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict, What anchors you in community? February 9 Readings are available on the Internet at https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu// A printable copy of the 2020 Epiphany lectionary is available here 2020 Epiphany Lectionary: The Wholeness of What is to Come
by Esther de Waal, The Liturgical Press: Collegeville, MN, p. 8
EPIPHANY
January 5
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 112
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Matthew 5:13-20
January 12
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17February 16
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37
January 19
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42 February 23
Transfiguration Sunday
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
January 26
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23LENT
February 26
Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Psalm 51:1-17
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-2
February 2
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12March 1
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11