Fri, 10 April 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Easter 2A - April 19, 2020 Acts 2:14a, 22-32 – Peter’s Pentecostal Sermon (part 1). This man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. Psalm 16 – Protect me O God, for in you I take refuge. 1 Peter 1:3-9 – Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. John 20:19-31 – When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Doubting Thomas: “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. |
Wed, 1 April 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Almighty God, you granted the apostle Mary Magdalene to be the first witness of the resurrection, and the first to announce the good news. Following her example, may we also be witnesses of the resurrection, witnesses of Christ to the world, until that day when we see him in glory, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Acts 10:34-43 – Peter’s sermon. God shows no partiality. God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. They put him to death on a tree, but God raised him up on the third day… Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 - On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Colossians 3:1-4 - So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is. John 20:1-18 - Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb… Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
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Wed, 1 April 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have been born out of his wounded side may at all times find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 – The Song of the Suffering Servant. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows…
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Sat, 28 March 2020
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Fri, 20 March 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Lent 5A – March 29, 2020 Ezekiel 37:1-14 – The Valley of the Dry Bones. I am going to bring you up from your graves, my people. Psalm 130 – Out of the depths I cry to you. Romans 8:6-11 - If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. John 11:1-45 – The Raising of Lazarus |
Fri, 13 March 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Lent 4A - March 22, 20201 Samuel 16:1-13 – Humans look on the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart. Psalm 23 – The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. Ephesians 5:8-14 – Live as children of the light. Sleeper awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. John 9:1-41 – Healing of the Man Born Blind |
Sat, 29 February 2020
Read more at BishopMike.com Lent 3A - March 15, 2020 Exodus 17:1-7 - Moses brings water out of a rock at Massah and Meribah.
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Wed, 26 February 2020
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Fri, 21 February 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Lent 2A - March 8, 2020 Genesis 12:1-4a – God calls Abram at 75 to leave his country and kindred. “I will bless you to be a blessing.” Lent at-a-glance The Gospel readings for Lent in Cycle A of the lectionary are the traditional texts that catechumenates studied in preparation for baptism. What if every new member class studied and reflected on these texts?
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Sat, 15 February 2020
Read more on BishopMike.com Lent 1A - March 1, 2020 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 - Adam and Eve eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. “On the day that you eat of it, you shall die.” Psalm 32 - Happy are those whose transgression is covered, whose sin is forgiven. Romans 5:12-19 - Death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses. Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus’ 40-day fast and the Temptation in the Wilderness |