Lectionary 03/08/2025
- Proper 13 /Ordinary 18 - Year C
Lectionary Readings
Luke 12:13-21
Rich Farmer
Rich Farmer
by Hand to Mouth Ministries
In this video the Parable of the Rich Farmer is told by puppets, based on Luke 12:13-21. The parable is also re-told by puppets in a modern setting - Does Charlie's greedy sister eat all the sweets? Taken from the Puppets 'n' Parables DVD, an amazing downloadable video resource…
"You fool!" says God, "Tonight you will have to give up your life." (Lk 12.20)
"You fool!" says God, "Tonight you will have to give up your life." (Lk 12.20)
by Doug Burke
And he said, "I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, where I will store my corn and all my other goods." Then God said, "You fool! This very night you will have to give up your life ... do do not worry ... life is much more important than this."
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 13 Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 13 Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 13 Ecclesiastes 1.2, 12–14; 2.18–23 Colossians 3.1–11 Luke 12.13–21 Today’s three readings just are depressing, so brace yourselves. It’s partly because the image of the virtuous life that they present is so obviously unattainable, and partly because they seem to epitomize…
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb (hoarding)
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb (hoarding)
by Colin Smith
This sketch is based on the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. It highlights the danger of hoarding for the future. In the story this is achieved by building bigger and bigger barns. This interpretation shifts the context to modern times – but opens up the same kind of di…
RE Active - Jesus
RE Active - Jesus
by SPCK - Jenny Gray
7 Jesus Part 2 RE Active Church resources In each school year, the RE curriculum will probably build on what children already know about Jesus. In Hertfordshire (at the time of writing), Year 3 focuses on stories about Jesus, his life and actions; Year 4 on the Bible; Year 5 look…
Meditation - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Meditation - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
by David Middleton
Meditation – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C Vanity is vanished Luke 12: 13-21 Ecclesiastes 1: 2, 12-14; 2: 18-23 Colossians 3: 1-11 I have worked hard all my life, I have used all my wisdom, knowledge and skill, I have amassed a small fortune, I have financial security for the…
Monologue/Reflection-Rich fool
Monologue/Reflection-Rich fool
by Sue Brown
Reflection on the Rich Fool. Rich Fool He was a decent sort of man, quite pleasant. Always found time to chat to his neighbour – take an interest in them – and sometimes he really went out of his way to help someone in trouble. He enjoyed a walk in the country: flowers, birds, tr…
Poem: Money Matters
Poem: Money Matters
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Money Matters Money is magnificent! You can buy things with it. You can borrow on it. You can live the high life. You can splash the cash. You can eat, drink and be merry for as long as you like. And money makes money and money makes friends and money gains you respect and …
Monologue: The gilded gates closed
Monologue: The gilded gates closed
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: The gilded gates closed With a hiss and a whisper the gilded gates slid closed. The car beyond crunched the gravel as its bodywork mirrored the slant, evening sun. Safe. House like a fortress. So much to lose. So much effort spent in accumulating wealth. Affluent. Sign…
We build up walls to sanctify possession
We build up walls to sanctify possession
by Andrew Pratt
We build up walls to sanctify possession, then cage the things that bolster wealth and greed, but death will level rich and poor together, will nullify religion, race and creed. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: INTERCESSOR; HIGHWOOD Metre: 11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 15…
LWPT Meditations - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
LWPT Meditations - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 If the parable of the Rich Fool has ever been relevant before, it is certainly painfully relevant now that we are in the midst of a financial crisis. Do you remember the fall of North…
Gazing on the Gospels Year C - Proper 13 Year C
Gazing on the Gospels Year C - Proper 13 Year C
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 13 Luke 12: 13-21 Gaze on an allotment in high summer. All the fruits and vegetables are ripening together, for the profligacy of nature takes us by surprise every time. Every year we grow more beans than we can hope to use. There’s a bumper crop of gooseberries, and the r…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 13 (18) - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 13 (18) - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Proper 13 (18) - Year C Service contains: Hymn: Born in Song or All life's praising fills creation Prayer: God, who breathed life Reading: Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Poem: Say so! Hymn: What shall I do my God to love, my loving God to praise or Love that breaks the heart of God Reading: H…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 127 30/07/16
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 127 30/07/16
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 128 07/08/16