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Each Wednesday morning a group of us gather to explore the readings to be used in worship on the following Sunday. Our handout features readings, commentaries, and notes for the Second Sunday After Pentecost (June 11, 2023) in Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary.
In our Forum on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, we carefully explored the readings from Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 for the voice of the Spirit. Both the appointed Psalm (Psalm 33:1-12) and the portion of the Letter to the Romans (Romans 4:13-25) added depth to our discussion.
Please view or download the handout we used to guide our exploration.
View the Revised Common Lectionary readings appointed for Sunday, June 11, 2023 on the Revised Common Lectionary site curated by the Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Track 1 and Track 2?
What are “Track 1” and “Track 2”?
During the … season after Pentecost, there are two tracks (or strands) each week for Old Testament readings. Within each track, there is a Psalm chosen to accompany the particular lesson.
The Revised Common Lectionary allows us to make use of either of these tracks, but once a track has been selected, it should be followed through to the end of the Pentecost season, rather than jumping back and forth between the two strands.
The first track of Old Testament readings (“Track 1”) follows major stories and themes, read mostly continuously from week to week. In Year A we begin with Genesis, in Year B we hear some of the great monarchy narratives, and in Year C we read from the later prophets.
A second track of readings (“Track 2”) follows the Roman Catholic tradition of thematically pairing the Old Testament reading with the Gospel reading, often typologically—a sort of foretelling of Jesus Christ’s life and ministry, if you will. ….
Within each track there may be additional readings, complementary to the standard reading; these may be used with the standard reading, or in place of it.
(credit to The Rev Dr. J. Barrington Bates)
Via The Lectionary Page (scroll down to view)
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View or download the Handout for Proper 5, Year A.
Saint Matthew – Tax Man, Apostle, Evangelist, Martyr from the Ad Imaginem Dei blog curated by Margaret M. Duffy. This post explores Saint Matthew presented in Christian art through the centuries.
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Hear what the Spirit is saying 
Thank you Father Rondeau – for sending the Word of the Spirit.It has been some few years sine I have received your weekly reflections.I wish to remain on the list of those to whom you send your studies, if you will.Again, thank you so much! A kinsman in Christ
Thomas CorrellGreen Valley, AZ Former SIL/WBT missionary among the Inuit in NunavutRetired porfessor of anthropologyBethel Theological SeminarySt. Paul, MN
Thomas, Grace and Peace to you . Thank you for your kind note and encouragement. Definitely look for more to come by God’s grace. Blessings from your kinsman in Christ, Daniel