At Home with the Lectionary Fr. Aaron Burt and Marissa Burt

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' conversation with Nicodemus.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Trinity Sunday, Year B--Fr. Bruce's discussion of Gen 1-2, Part 1 and Part 2The Bible Project-...

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-15We tackle all the reading choices for Pentecost! We consider Paul's iconic words about the world, ourselves & the Spirit groaning in sorrow while waiting in hope, resurrection breath alighting on the Valley of the Dry Bones, the Psalmist's playful wonder at God's creation, ...

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 priestly prayer. Notes:--Prayers of the People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video o...

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. Notes:--Prayers of the People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 JohnLamb o...

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 Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John--Map of Philip's travels in ActsLamb of t...

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 People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John--Bible Project's series on sin3:43 ...