Lectionary 31/08/2025
- Proper 17 /Ordinary 22 - Year C
Lectionary Readings
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 17 Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 17 Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 17 Ecclesiasticus 10.12–18 Hebrews 13.1–8, 15, 16 Luke 14.1, 7–14 In this central section of Luke’s Gospel it feels as though Jesus is in a kind of first-century Big Brother. Everything he does and says is being critically watched, sifted, grafted into other people’s fan…
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - Proper 17 Year C
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - Proper 17 Year C
by SPCK - N T Wright
Proper 17 Jeremiah 2.4–13 Hebrews 13.1–8, 15–16 Luke 14.1, 7–14 Don’t sit at the top table, declares Jesus; start at the bottom and see what happens. If this is a parable, as Luke says, it isn’t advice about behaviour at dinner parties. In Luke’s wider context, its meaning is cog…
Reflection/Poem-I know my place
Reflection/Poem-I know my place
by Sue Brown
I know my place (Luke 14:7-14) I know my place. I’ve climbed the ladder of success: Acquiring knowledge And developing the right skills. I’ve learnt who to impress And who can be ignored. I don’t waste my time On those who are a waste of space. I’ve put in the hard graft And feel…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 131 28/08/16
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 131 28/08/16
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 17 (22) - Year C