Day of Pentecost in Year A (Martin23)
Free Speech for Truffula Trees and Brown Bar-ba-loots – Tom Martin reflects on Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, eco-justice, and glossolalia. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Day of Pentecost, Year A (2023, 2026) Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 7:37-39 Pentecost is about liberation. To craft […]
Seventh Sunday of Easter in Year A (Utphall26)
Going and Coming – Nick Utphall reflects on housing, habitat, and witnessing Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A (2026) Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 It’s been a season of comings and goings. Jesus gone, then back from […]
Seventh Sunday of Easter in Year A (Ormseth11)
Servant of Creation – Dennis Ormseth reflects on one who can be counted upon to “keep” the creatures of God’s creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 […]
Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Ormseth11)
Growing into Divine Fellowship – Dennis Ormseth reflects on how we might participate in the relief of nature’s groaning. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 The reading of Jesus’ […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Schade14)
Ocean Coral Illuminates the “Living Stone” of Christ – Leah Schade reflects on the dwelling place of God and ecosystems of faith. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 “Come […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Utphall26)
Way, Truth, Life – Nick Utphall reflects on life now and not just afterlife Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A (2026,2029) Acts 7:55–60 Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16 1 Peter 2:2–10 John 14:1–14 To begin our readings for this day, we look back before this […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Schade14)
Living into a Vision of Sustainability for the Whole Earth Community. – Leah Schade reflects on the Good Shepherd. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Good Shepherd Sunday, as this […]
Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Utphall26)
The Defense Attorney for Having Our Being – Nick Utphall reflects on philosophers and our particular voice Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A (2026) Acts 17:22–31 Psalm 66:8–20 1 Peter 3:13–22 John 14:15–21 Acts 17 can be a favorite of creation care-oriented folks, […]
Third Sunday of Easter in Year A (Schade14)
We Need a “Conversion to Earth!” – Leah Schade reflects on lives being changed. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Third Sunday of Easter, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Hearts burning, eyes opened, lives changed, communities revitalized. […]
Third Sunday of Easter in Year A (Meyer23)
From Dust ‘Til Dawn – Emily Meyer retraces the Lenten journey – from cosmic stardust to the dusty road to Emmaus – and invites us to wonder, learn, root, and go, stepping out gently to bless the earth. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year […]
Second Sunday of Easter in Year A (Schade14)
Celebrating the Subversive Life of the Resurrection – Leah Schade reflects on the “the Easter laugh.” Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Second Sunday of Easter, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 For a growing number of churches, the […]
Resurrection of Our Lord in Year A (Schade14)
How does creation participate in this new life? – Leah Schade reflects on recovering sacred memory and renewing hope. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Easter Day, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Jeremiah 31:1-6 Psalm 118:102, 14-24 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 38:1-10 What a wonderful coincidence that the celebration […]
Resurrection of Our Lord in Year A (Utphall26)
Consolation and Rupture – Nick Utphall reflects on the Easter Gospels Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Day, Year A (2026) Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10 / John 20:1-18 If Easter and Jesus’ resurrection show us much of anything, it […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year A (Utphall20)
Needing New Life: Nick Utphall walks through a mental exploration with the Shepherd. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A (2020, 2023, 2026)Acts 2:42-47Psalm 231 Peter 1:19-25John 10:1-10 Editor’s Note: In his commentary for the Sundays before and after Earth Day 2020, Nick Utphall reflected […]
Second and Third Sundays of Easter in Year A (Utphall20)
Needing New Life – Nick Utphall reflects on Easter Season and Earth Day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Second Sunday of Easter, Year A (2020, 2023, 2026)Acts 2:14a, 22-32Psalm 161 Peter 1:3-9John 20:19-31 Readings for Third Sunday of Easter, Year A (2020, 2023, 2026)Acts 2:14a, […]