Sunday Readings in Context
This Sunday’s Readings in Context
Parishioner Tom O’Brien, a Canon and Examining Chaplain for Scripture of this diocese, writes brief background descriptions of the Sunday readings.
We thank Tom for sharing his learning and love of Scripture with us in this way.
Sunday’s Readings for January 19, 2025
Isaiah 62:1-5 Reading 1 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory;...
Sunday’s Readings for January 5, 2025
Jeremiah 31:7-14 Reading 7 Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." 8 See, I am going to bring them from the land of the...
Sunday’s Readings for December 8, 2024
Today, congregations have the choice between Baruch or Malachi as the first reading. Baruch 5:1-9 Reading 1 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. 2 Put on the robe of the...