Eugene Peterson notes that when we read scripture, "we find that we are not being led to see God in our stories but to see our stories in God's. God is the larger context and plot.” Lectionary ...

Reviewing the Rev. Wil Gafney's new A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church (Church Publishing) has filled me with gratitude and delight. This long-awaited resource is a rare combination of ...

For years I've raved to my associate pastors about how much I love liturgy, romanticizing my days attending an Anglican church in England. We've incorporated more traditional prayers, songs, and ...

For 17 years I was an expository preacher at a midsized non-denominational church in California; however, after leaving pastoral ministry, I found myself increasingly drawn to liturgy. Though in guest ...

For more commentary on this week's readings, see the Reflections on the Lectionary page, which includes Willimon's current Living by the Word column as well as past magazine and blog content. For full ...

On March 10, I attended an online webinar, "Reading the Bible in the Lectionary: Gift and Challenge," offered by the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. The presenter, Ursuline Sr.

“Preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words.” Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, this oft-quipped admonition reminds us to practice what we preach. For those called to the Christian ministry, ...

(UNDATED) On Dec. 4, 1963, the Second Vatican Council issued “The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy,” a document outlining far-reaching reforms for Catholic liturgical life. It allowed for the ...