Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 27, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 & Psalm 127 or 1 Kings 17:8-16 & Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28, and Mark 12:38-44. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Notes: --Dwell App…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 26, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 1:1-18 & Psalm 146 or Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14, and Mark 12:28-34. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Notes: --Dwell App P…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 25, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 & Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) or Jeremiah 31:7-9 & Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Notes: -…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 24, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) & Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b or Isaiah 53:4-12 & Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10, and Mark 10:35-45. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Not…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 23, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 & Psalm 22:1-15 or Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 & Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16, and Mark 10:17-31. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Notes: --…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 22, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 & Psalm 26 or Genesis 2:18-24 & Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, and Mark 10:2-16. This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021. Notes: --Dwell App P…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 21, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 & Psalm 124 or Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 & Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50. They discuss the book of Esther, David's metaphors, James' exhortation to p…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 20, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:8a; Mark 9:30-37. They discuss Proverbs 31's Woman of Valor, Psalm 1's walking in the company of scoffers, James' words about wisdom & humility, and Jes…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 19, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 1:20-33 & Psalm 19 or Isaiah 50:4-9a & Psalm 116:1-8; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38. They discuss Lady Wisdom's rebuke of folly, the life-giving Law of the Lord, James' practical and vivi…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 18, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 & Psalm 125; Isaiah 35:4-7a & Psalm 146; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37. They consider the biblical theme of rich and poor as found in the Proverbs and James' instructio…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 17, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 & Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 or Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 & Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. They discuss approaches to interpreting Song of Solomon & Psalm 45, Ja…

Send us a text Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 16, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43 & Psalm 84 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 & Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69. They discuss Solomon's prayer for the temple and the Psalmist's song about…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 15, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 & Psalm 111 or Proverbs 9:1-6 & Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58. We discuss Solomon's request for wisdom, the reliability of the Lord's ways, Paul's instructions to live wisely, and Jesus' promise that H…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 14, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 & Psalm 130 or 1 Kings 19:4-8 & Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51. We discuss Absalom's death, David's grief, & the storytelling of the books of Samuel, the kind of waiting-for-morning-hope in the P…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 13, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 & Psalm 51:1-13 or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 & Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16 & John 6:24-35. We discuss Nathan's prophetic rebuke of David & David's Psalm of contrite repentance, Paul's description of the unity & maturity to…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 12, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-19; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21. We discuss David's attack on Bathsheba & Uriah, the depiction of folly, sin & oppression in the Psalm, the rich layers of Paul's prayer in Ephes…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 11, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a & Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. We discuss David's desire to build the Lord a house of cedar, the imagery of the people of God as a spiritual house in Ephesians, and Jes…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 10, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 & Psalm 24 or Amos 7:7-15 & Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29. We discuss David bringing the ark to Jerusalem & his reverence for the Lord as King, the themes of riches in Ephesians against the backdrop of A…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 9, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 & Psalm 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 & Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13. We discuss the epic storytelling around David's kingship, the Psalm's imagery of God as stronghold, Paul's boasting, spiritual privacy, humility …

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 8, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 & Psalm 130 or Lamentations 3:21-33 or Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43. We discuss David's lament at the death of Saul & Jonathan, Paul's exhortation to generosity & Jesus' healing of the two daughters. Notes: …

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 7, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 & Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 & Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 & Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-51. We discuss David and Goliath, Paul's authentic personal appeal, and Jesus …

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 6, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 & Psalm 20 or Ezekiel 17:22-24 & Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34. We discuss the anointing of David & the rejection of Saul as king, the kingly-military imagery of the Psalm, Paul's determination to…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 5, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, (11:14-15) & Psalm 138 or Genesis 3:8-15 & Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35. We discuss the Israelites request for a king and the implications of rejecting the Lord's governance, Paul's tent-building work in Cor…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 4, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) & Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 or Deuteronomy 5:12-15 & Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6. We discuss the sexual abuse and exploitation done by Eli's priest-sons and the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29 or Canticle 13; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17. We discuss the year King Uzziah died, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord's power, Paul's discussion of "debtor" and sonship, and Jesus' conv…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday), Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 We tackle all the reading choices for Pentecost! We consider Paul's iconic words about the world, ourselves & the S…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19. We consider the apostles' selection of Matthias, the Psalmist's contrast between the deeply rooted tree and the chaff, John's words about eternal life, and Jesus' high p…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17. We consider the Gentile converts receiving the Holy Spirit, John's teaching on the church family trait of love, and Jesus' teaching on love as laying down one's life for another…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8. We consider the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, John's teaching on love of God and neighbor, and Jesus' metaphor of abiding in the vine. Notes: --Prayers of the People for…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18. We consider Peter's testimony to the religious leaders and the Good Shepherd imagery in Psalm 23, John's epistle and Jesus' teaching about Himself. Notes: --Prayers of the Peo…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48. We consider Peter's sermon at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, the bedtime Psalm, John's exhortations regarding following Jesus in word and deed, and Jesus' final resurrected a…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31. We discuss the early church's unity and generosity, John's instructions to Christians about sin, and the resurrected Christ's encounter with Thomas & all who say, "I have se…

Send us a text Join us for an audio walk through of the Stations of the Cross. If you'd like a printable pdf of this liturgy, please email athomewiththelectionary[at]gmail.com Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works,…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8. We consider Psalmist's and Isaiah's gorgeous words describing the fulfillment of long-awaited hope, Peter's and Paul's encapsulation of the…

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the readings for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 & Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47. We discuss the way the words of the Psalms and prophets connect with Jesus' experience during Ho…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 We discuss penitence and repentance, the kindness of God in turning our hearts toward Him, and the multilayered witness of the Scriptures Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by:…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 We discuss the bronze serpent, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord answering cries for help, people being God's workmanship, and Jesus' words to Nicodemus. Lent: Season of Repentance & Re…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday of Lent, Year B: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 We discuss how the Ten Commandments show what God is like, David's reflection on the beauty of God's work and words, Paul's commitment to preach the cross, & Jesus cleansing the temple. Lent: S…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday of Lent, Year B: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38. We discussed Abram's response of faith, Paul's argument for righteousness by faith rather than the Law, Jesus' rebuke of Peter and exhortation to take up our cross and die and how, in C…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, Year B: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 We discuss the Noahic promise, Peter's description of the harrowing of hell, and Jesus' baptism time in the wilderness & preaching ministry. Pastor Chelsea Pecks' sermon on the transfiguration Len…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 We discuss Elijah ascending in the whirlwind, the integrity described in the Psalm, Paul's vocation to preach Christ alone, and Jesus' transfiguration. Canterbury House - look for rec…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12, 21c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39 We discuss the Lord's sustaining power, the beauty of the Psalm, Paul's defense of our rights and exhortation to lay them down for the good of others, and Jesus' preachi…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 We discuss Moses' words about a future prophet, Paul's instruction regarding love and knowledge, and Jesus' authority in His teaching and work, particularly regarding unclean …

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20. We discuss Jonah's response to the Lord's mercy, the Psalm's reminder of the Lord's trustworthiness, Paul's parallel instructions indicating the ephemeral nature of this world…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-41. We discuss the Lord calling Samuel to prophetic ministry, David's wonder at God's workmanship in creating him, Paul's exhortation regarding sexual immorality a…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7 & Mark 1:4-11. We discuss the imagery of light and darkness, water and dove, as well as the descriptions of God's voice as we consider the baptism of Jesus. Notes: --The Bible Projec…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Christmas, Year B: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18. We discuss the imagery of God's deliverance being like a torch in the darkness or the breaking of dawn and the prologue to the Gospel of John. Notes: --The Bible Pro…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 4, Year B: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 (39-55) We discuss David's desire to build a temple for the God who is present in places beyond imagining, Paul's magnificent closing benediction to the church in Rome, a…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 3, Year B: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Canticle 15; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28. We consider Isaiah's prophecy of hope, the Psalm's longing for restoration, the benediction to the Thessalonians to stay in it, and John the Baptist's identity as a voice in the wi…

Send us a text In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 2, Year B: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 We discuss Isaiah's contrasting imagery of military might and gentleness, Peter's description of the day of the Lord, and the ministry of John the Baptizer. Notes: -Link to Marissa's post re: Isaiah 64:6 and…