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Proper 14A: An Ally for Joseph
Context This lectionary reading from the Hebrew scriptures (Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28) recounts the story of Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph; the special garment Jacob gave to Joseph; his brothers’ hatred for him; and the violence committed against him by his brothers when they sold him into slavery. Notice that the Lectionary chose to leave out the…
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Trinity Sunday Year A: God of Many Names
“The church has largely settled on one way of naming God to our great poverty. The blessed, holy Trinity is one way and only one way of naming the God of many names.” ~ Wil Gafney Context Lectionary texts: Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; Matthew 28:16–20 Trinity Sunday is the second Sunday in…