Lectionary 18/08/2024
- Proper 15 (20) - Year B
Lectionary Readings
ephesians 5:15-20
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - Proper 15 Year B
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - Proper 15 Year B
by SPCK - N T Wright
Proper 15 1 Kings 2.10-12; 3.3-14 Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58 A glance at the bits of 1 Kings 1—3 which are not read in this sequence will explain why Solomon so desperately needed wisdom. His father’s victories, though remarkable, could not be relied on for long-term security…
Poem: Wine and Spirit
Poem: Wine and Spirit
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Wine and Spirit ‘Don’t get drunk with wine,. Be filled with the Spirit.’ You know, there are some people who would totally misinterpret that message. You can hear them saying it, can’t you? ‘Keep off the wine, but spirits are fine!’ So off they go, drinking to excess, los…
Hymn: Life needs our care, not foolish indiscretion
Hymn: Life needs our care, not foolish indiscretion
by Andrew Pratt
Life needs our care, not foolish indiscretion, the willingness to guard against our greed; but still the world has need to learn the lesson: extravagance puts want ahead of need. God gives the Spirit to correct direction, to guide us from the drunkenness of thought that fuels a w…
LWPT Meditations - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 1st Kings 2: 10-12 and 3 v 3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5: 15-20 John 6: 51-58 It was almost like a fairy story; God told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted (1st Kings 3 v 5) but, contrary to most fairy stories, it didn’t go wrong.…
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 77 16/08/15
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 77 16/08/15
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 15 (20) - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 15 (20) - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Eleventh after Trinity Proper 15 (20) - Year B Service Contains Hymn: Thou whose almighty word or Wisdom, love and understanding Prayer: Generous and caring God Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Reading: Psalm 111 Reflection on Psalm 111: The Fear of the Lord Hymn: Give to me Lord…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 233