Break Open the Word

The First Sunday in Lent, 1 March    2020 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 St. Matthew 4:1-11                                                                                                                  Background: A Quotation to Think About During this Lententide, I shall devote this segment of the blog to quotations that might give depth and a reflective quality for the readings for ...

Ash Wednesday, 26 February 2020 Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Or Isaiah 58:1-22 Psalm 103 Or Psalm 103:8-14 II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 St. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21                                                                                                                  Background:  Ash Wednesday Mary Claire van Orsdal’s words [1] seem to best express not only the intent of the day but it’s deep purpos...