It was a short but pointed question that wasn’t necessarily directed to me in this group setting and context, but the moment it was spoken, I felt it hit my heart. My cheeks began to burn and my eyes began to well with tears.
Lectionary Readings
Old Testament: 2 Sam 7:1-11, 16
Psalms: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
New Testament: Rom 16:25-27
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Lectionary Readings
Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-11
Psalms: Psalm 126
New Testament: 1 Thes 5:16-24
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
I don’t know about your 2020 but mine has gone something a little like this: Pandemic, Child amputated toes, Experienced racism because of Black daughter, Sold our house in prep for future plans. In the midst of moving out, my husband got laid off, Surgery…
Lectionary Readings
Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalms: Psalm 85:1-13
New Testament: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Lectionary Readings
Old Testament: Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
New Testament: 1 Cor 1:3-9
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37