We Are Epiphany Communities – Tom Mundahl reflects on being salt for the Earth and bearing light for the world. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary  Readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1Read More →

Empowered in God’s Love for the Creation – Dennis Ormseth reflects on earth-honoring faith. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 “Hear, you mountains, the controversyRead More →

Christian Care for Creation Will Address Chemical Spills – Tom Mundahl reflects on mending torn nets, community, and creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18Read More →

Faithfulness and Creativity – Robert Saler reflects on the example of Saint Joseph. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 The readings for the fourthRead More →

God’s Presence and Blessing – Tom Mundahl reflects on the source of our care for creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday October 16-22, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3:14-4: 5 Luke 18:1-8  Caring for God’s creationRead More →

Care for Creation and Wait in Patience – Tom Mundahl reflects on a life of faith and trust. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary  Readings for Sunday October 2-8, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Psalm 37:1-9 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 ForRead More →

Interceding Before Corporations, Military Organizations, and Governments That Destroy God’s Creation – Tom Mundahl reflects on the “priestly task.” Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary   Readings for Sunday September 11-17, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Exodus 32:7-14 Psalm 51:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 As weRead More →

Detachment as Creation Justice – brother ken, OLF, reflects on what we are willing to let go. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary  Readings for Sunday September 4-10, Year C (2022, 2025) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 In the Gospel reading for today, JesusRead More →