Lectionary 06/09/2026
- Proper 18 /Ordinary 23 - Year A
Lectionary Readings
Matthew 18:15-20
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 18 Year A
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 18 Year A
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 18 - Year A Meditation on Matthew 18: 15-20 Gaze on a heated discussion in Parliament, with opposing sides interrupting and jeering at each other and the Speaker calling out in vain ‘Order! Order!’ Watch a row between two children, brothers and sisters, running to Mum or D…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 18 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 18 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 18 Exodus 12.1–14 Romans 13.8–14 Matthew 18.15–20 Jesus’ followers are to struggle to live by the law of reconciliation. It’s always a struggle, but it’s always a law. Some say, of course, that Jesus couldn’t have spoken, as …
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 18 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 18 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 18 Ezekiel 33.7–11 Romans 13.8–14 Matthew 18.15–20 I suppose we can take comfort from the fact that today’s passage from Matthew needed to be written at all, because you don’t need to give advice where it is already being follo…
The simplest of words have eternal importance
The simplest of words have eternal importance
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: The simplest of words have eternal importance Proper 18 Year A Matthew 18: 15 – 20 The simplest of words have eternal importance, a 'yes' or a 'no' last for more than a day. Be careful in talking and choose your words wisely, then think before speaking of what you will say.…
Answered prayer
Answered prayer
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection - Answered prayer Proper 18 Year A Matthew 18: 15 – 20 The room was quiet. We had gathered to talk about the future of our church – its building and its fellowship. Only a handful of people had bothered to turn up. Perhaps most of the others were beginning to think of …
Eco Lectionary September 11
Eco Lectionary September 11
by Keynsham Methodist Church Eco Group
ECO-HINTS FROM THE LECTIONARY September 2011 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year A 4 September 2010 Ezekiel 33: 7-11 Psalm 119: 33-40 Romans 13: 8-14 Matthew 18: 15-20 In Ezekiel, the Lord has warned the watchman. It is now the watchman’s task to warn the rest. If you see the eco…
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - Reconciliation and Prayer in the Community
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - Reconciliation and Prayer in the Community
by SPCK - N T Wright
Reconciliation and Prayer in the Community Matthew 18.15-20 Soap operas are a signpost of modern culture. They divide us into two types: some love them, others hate them. Many are addicted to them, know the characters inside out, read magazines about them, write them letters (eve…
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A Matthew 18: 15-20 Our passage from Matthew 18 v 15-20 is embedded in a chapter that deals with humility, not causing others to sin, God’s love for the lost, and the serious consequences of being unmerciful. It is a chapter about the …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 18(23) - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 18(23) - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 18(23) - Year A Service contents: Call to Worship: Psalm 149 – it is suggested that alternate verses are said responsively Hymn: When in our music God is glorified or Come let us sing a melody (inspired by Psalm 149) Prayer: God of music…
Imagining the Lectionary: Binding and releasing (Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Binding and releasing (Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Binding and releasing (Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A) Reflection accompanying images “Unlocking the heart” and “Hinge between light and dark” This impressive and imposing charm bracelet padlock at the bottom of Newhall Hill in Birmingham marks the start of the…
Unlocking the heart
Unlocking the heart
by David Perry
Image accompanying reflection Imagining the Lectionary: Binding and releasing (Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A) TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proporti…
Hinge between light and dark
Hinge between light and dark
by David Perry
Image accompanying reflection Imagining the Lectionary: Binding and releasing (Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A) TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proporti…
clouds and glory - Proper 18 - Year A
clouds and glory - Proper 18 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 18 Year A Sunday between 4 and 10 September inclusive Lord, awaken us to your glory. Open our eyes to your presence. Open our ears to your call. Open our hearts to your love, that we may proclaim that you are among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 184
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 184
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…
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