For a variety of reasons, I have not kept up with these reflections.
Some years have passed since I first started them and much development has taken place in so many ways in the global community. There are many commentaries now available online.
In time, I might decide I have something useful to add but for the moment, the following link might be found useful.
As time goes on I will post more of links.
The common lectionary is used by many churches throughout the world meaning that millions of Christians are focusing on the same readings each Sunday.
The lectionary is divided into 3 years: Year A, Year B, Year C.
The gospel is different for each year:
Year A Matthew
Year B Mark
Year C Luke
John’s gospel is used instead of the gospel for the year, at various times during the church year where it is thematically appropriate.
Whatever our knowledge of the Scriptures, including their historical context, it is important that we don’t be overawed by feeling that we might not have enough knowledge to understand the Scriptures. There is great value in reading the particular passages and journalling your responses to it, that is, to make notes of what comes to mind or what you feel in your heart as you read the passage. For ultimately, reading Scripture is an encounter with the Living Word of God.
The points for reflection on each reading are designed to help you in this process.
This Year is Year B in the cycle and is first in the menu dropdowns
You can view and download an introductory pamphlet to the significance of the church year, here
The-Church-Year-24Updated 23rd August 2024