At Home with the Lectionary

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Epiphany : Isaiah 42:1-9 ; Psalm 89:1-29 or 89:20-29 ; Acts 10:34-38 ; Matthew 3:13-17 . They discuss the Lord as the source of light and life, the themes of the season of the Epiphany, and Jesus' baptism. Notes: -- Dwell App --Prayers of the People for...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Christmas : Jeremiah 31:7-14 ; Psalm 84 Ephesians 1:3-14 ; Luke 2:41-52 .  They discuss the Lord's generosity as seen in abundant feasting, provision of shelter & spiritual inheritance and consider 12 year-old Jesus' time in the temple.  Notes:...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Christmas : Isaiah 61:10-62:5 ; Psalm 147:12-20 ; Galatians 3:23-4:7 ; John 1:1-18 .  They discuss the garden & restoration imagery of Isaiah, the guardianship metaphors of Galatians, and the way God's glory is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. Notes:...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 4 : Isaiah 7:10-17 ; Psalm 24 ; Romans 1:1-7 ; Matthew 1:18-25 . They discuss the narrative imagery of the virgin birth, the vanity of idolatry, and Joseph's point of view on the nativity. Notes: -- Dwell App -- Prayers of the People for Advent -- 2019 Book of Common...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 3: Zephaniah 3:14-20 ; Psalm 85 ; Philippians 4:4-9 ; Luke 3:7-20 . They discuss the joyful imagery of the Lord's deliverance, Paul's encouragement to the Philippians and John the Baptist's announcement of the Good News. Notes: -- Dwell App -- Prayers of th...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 2 : Isaiah 11:1-10 ; Psalm 72:1-15 (16-19) ; Romans 15:1-13 ; Matthew 3:1-12 . They discuss the poetic and prophetic vision of the Messianic King, Paul's exhortation to humility and unity, and John the Baptist's call for repentance. Notes: -- Dwell App -- Prayer...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Advent 1 : Isaiah 2:1-5 ; Psalm 122 ; Romans 13:8-14 ; Matthew 24:29-44 . They discuss the theme of the mountain of the Lord and readiness for the Lord's return by putting off the deeds of darkness and putting on the light. Notes: -- Dwell App -- Prayers of the People for P...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday 11/20-11/26: Jeremiah 23:16 ; Psalm 46 ; Colossians 1:11-20 ; Luke 23:35-43 . They discuss the prophetic condemnation of unjust and exploitative shepherds, the promise for a righteous and saving Messianic judge, the magnitude of the Incarnation and God&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 28 , the Sunday between 11/6-11/12: Malachi 3:13-4:6 ; Psalm 98 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16 ; Luke 21:5-19 . They discuss Malachi's prophetic rebuke, creation's Psalm, Paul's exhortation to the Thessalonians Christians & Jesus' warnings to be attentiv...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 27 , the Sunday between 11/6-11/12: Job 19:23-27a ; Psalm 17 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 ; Luke 20:27-38. They discuss Job's declaration of faith, David's prayer for deliverance, Paul's closing blessings & Jesus' teaching on marriage & the resur...

Send us Fan Mail Note: We have had some unexpected travel delays and were unable to record during our usual recording time. So we are reposting S1 Year C Proper 26. Thanks for joining us! In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 26 (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Luke 19:1-10 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 ; Psalm 119:137-144 ; Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4. In this episode we discuss Zacche...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 25 , the Sunday between 10/23-10/29: Jeremiah 14: (1-6) 7-10, 19-22 ; Psalm 84 ; 2 Timothy 4:6-18 ; Luke 18:9-14 . They discuss the longing for deliverance and safety in God's house, Paul's personal closing thoughts to Timothy, and Jesus' parable about self...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 24 , the Sunday between 10/16-10/22: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30 ; Psalm 121 ; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 ; Luke 18:1-8 . They discuss the story of Jacob wrestling with God, Timothy's commissioning for ministry, and Jesus' parable of the unjust judge. Mentioned in the episode...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 23 , the Sunday between 10/2-10/8: Ruth 1:1-19a ; Psalm 113 ; 2 Timothy 2:1-15 ; Luke 17:5-10 . They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper. Mentioned in the episode: -- The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 22 , the Sunday between 10/2-10/8: Habakkuk 1:1-13, 2:1-4 ; Psalm 37:1-17 ; 2 Timothy 1:1-14 ; Luke 17:5-10 . They discuss Habakkuk's lament over violence, the Psalmist's reminder to feed on faithfulness and integrity rather than frustration and anger, and Jesus...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 21 , the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Amos 6:1-7 ; Psalm 146 ; 1 Timothy 6:11-19 ; Luke 16:19-31 . They discuss Amos' woes to the complacent, the Psalmist's hope in God, Paul's exhortation to contentment, and Jesus' parable of Lazarus and Dives. Mentioned...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 20 , the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Amos 8:4-12 ; Psalm 138 ; 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (8-15) ; Luke 16:1-13 . They discuss Amos' prophetic warning against greed & exploitation, Paul's exhortation to prayer, and Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager. Mentioned in...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 19 , the Sunday between 9/11-9/17: Exodus 32:1, 7-14 ; Psalm 51:1-17 ; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 ; Luke 15:1-10 .  They discuss the Lord's long-suffering compassion and mercy on display: to the wilderness generation, a penitent David, Paul the worst of sinners, & the rel...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 18 , the Sunday between 9/4-9/10: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 ; Psalm 1 ; Philemon ; Luke 14:25-33 . They discuss the invitation to, the cost of, and the impact of loving God and walking in His ways. Notes: -- I mentioned a commentary on Philemon by: Dr. Esau McCaulley - forthco...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 17 , the Sunday between 8/21-8/27: Ecclesiasticus 10:7-18 ; Psalm 112 ; Hebrews 13:1-8 ; Luke 14:1, 7-14 .  They discuss wisdom and wealth, the security of the Lord's goodness, and Jesus' confrontation of and invitation for religious leaders.  Notes: -- Bible pr...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 16 , the Sunday between 8/21-8/27: Isaiah 28:14-22 ; Psalm 46 ; Hebrews 12: (15-17) 18-29 ; Luke 13:22-30 .  They discuss the imagery of "the 46th," the drama of Hebrews 12, and Jesus' strong invitation for religious people to enter his house. Notes: --Dwel...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 15 , the Sunday between 8/14-8/20: Jeremiah 23:23-29 ; Psalm 82 ; Hebrews 12:1-14 ; Luke 12:49-56 . They discuss the Lord's declarations to false prophets, Hebrews 12's encouragement to believers that the God who raises the dead can use the suffering they experi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 14 , the Sunday between 8/7-8/13: Genesis 15:1-6 ; Psalm 33:(1-9) 10-21 ; Hebrews 11:1-16 ; Luke 12:32-4 0. They discuss God's promise to Abram, lives marked by loyalty to God, and Jesus' teaching to be watchful and ready. Notes: --Dwell App -- Prayers of the Pe...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 13 , the Sunday between 7/31-8/6: Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 ; Psalm 49:1-12 (13-21) ; Colossians 3:5-17 ; Luke 12:13-21 . They discuss the ephemeral nature of wealth, the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, the transforming work of Christ, and Jesus' invitation to generosity. Notes...

Send us Fan Mail Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Proper 1 2, the Sunday between 7/17-7/23: Genesis 18:20-33 ; Psalm 138 ; Colossians 2:6-15 ; Luke 11:1-13 . They discuss Abraham's intercession for Sodom & Gomorrah, gnosticism in Colossae, and Jesus' teaching on prayer. Notes: Ari Lamm's reflection on Sarah&a...