Lectionary 27/09/2026
- Proper 21 /Ordinary 26 - Year A
Lectionary Readings
Matthew 21:23-32
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 21 Year A
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 21 Year A
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 21 - Year A Meditation on Matthew 21: 23-32 Gaze on this family scene, played out daily in thousands of households throughout the world. Supper’s over and the mother says to the oldest child, ‘Can you help me with the dishes?’ The child continues to scrape his plate for th…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 21 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 21 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 21 Exodus 17.1–7 Philippians 2.1–13 Matthew 21.23–32 It sounded like a trick, but for those with ears to hear it answered the authorities’ challenge head on. Jesus’ Temple action was an affront to the power of the chief pries…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 21 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 21 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 21 Ezekiel 18.1–4, 25–32 Philippians 2.1–13 Matthew 21.23–32 ‘Don’t forget the bring-and-buy sale next week; the ladies’ group will meet on Thursday to continue their excellent work on the worn-out hassocks; and by the way, don…
God’s aim is love for all who live
God’s aim is love for all who live
by Andrew Pratt
Proper 21 year A Matthew 21: 23-32 God’s aim is love for all who live together on this earth, for in God’s eyes each person shares a common rank and worth. So tangled up in argument we miss what matters most... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, Engl…
What would you do?
What would you do?
by Marjorie Dobson
Matthew 21: 23-32 Reflection / Drama – What would you do? If you were a pillar of the local community, or church, would you be very happy if some big, hairy, loud-mouthed bloke accused you of being incompetent, hypocritical, corrupt and lacking in all sense of responsibility? If …
God's aim is love for all who live
God's aim is love for all who live
by Andrew Pratt
Matthew 21:23-32 Hymn: God’s aim is love for all who live God’s aim is love for all who live together on this earth, for in God’s eyes each person shares a common rank and worth. So tangled up in argument we miss what matters most, we like to win, to make our point, substantiate …
Eco Lectionary September 11
Eco Lectionary September 11
by Keynsham Methodist Church Eco Group
ECO-HINTS FROM THE LECTIONARY September 2011 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year A 4 September 2010 Ezekiel 33: 7-11 Psalm 119: 33-40 Romans 13: 8-14 Matthew 18: 15-20 In Ezekiel, the Lord has warned the watchman. It is now the watchman’s task to warn the rest. If you see the eco…
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Question about John
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Question about John
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Question about John Matthew 21.23-32 When the police finally caught up with the man, they took him off to a police station and sat him down. They let him get his breath back, and then the questions began. ‘What were you doing in that street at that time of night? What right d…
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A Philippians 2: 1-13 Matthew 21: 23-32 We have a very high standard set before us in today’s readings; to have the same attitude as Christ Jesus (Philippians 2 v 5). Specifically, we are to “do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain …
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 21 (26) - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 21 (26) - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 21(26) - Year A Hymn: How great thou art or Excited by extravagance Prayer: Inspirational God, our rock and refuge Reading: Psalm78:1-4, 12-16 Hymn: I, the Lord of sea and sky or Tell our stories to the children of a journey long ago Read…
clouds and glory - Proper 21 - Year A
clouds and glory - Proper 21 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 21 Year A Lord, as you came down to lift us up Help us to show compassion and sympathy to others. Give to your church a sense of service and humility. May we be obedient to you, seeking to do your will at all times, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen…
Imagining the Lectionary: Righteousness, risk and authority: exploring Matthew's passion (Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Righteousness, risk and authority: exploring Matthew's passion (Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Righteousness, risk and authority: exploring Matthew's passion (Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A) Reflection accompanying images: “St Matthew the tax collector”, “Enter at own risk” and “No unauthorized person” Toddy Hoare’s striking ciment fondu panel depictiing…
Enter at own risk
Enter at own risk
by David Perry
Image accompanying reflection Imagining the Lectionary: Righteousness, risk and authority: Exploring Matthew's passion (Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A) TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image edit…
No unauthorized person
No unauthorized person
by David Perry
Image accompanying reflection Imagining the Lectionary: Righteousness, risk and authority: Exploring Matthew's passion (Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A) TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image edit…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 187
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 187
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…
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