Septuagesima

Septuagesima

January 31, 2010

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 Football season is over, and once again my Vikings lost in tragic fashion. So close. Which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start thinking about the Twins. Pitchers and Catchers report on Feb. 21. Spring training is almost here. Today is our reminder that a different kind of spring training [...]

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Preparing for the change of seasons – 2010

January 18, 2010

Reminder: traditional Lutheran congregations begin the season of Pre-Lent this year on January 31, Septuagesima. That means Transfiguration falls this year on January 24. Here are the seasonal customs for this time, from the wonderful liturgical resource Lex Orandi: The Season & Customs of Pre-Lent The three Sundays before Ash Wednesday are called Septuagesima, Sexagesima and [...]

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Septuagesima – Matthew 20.1-16

February 8, 2009

  The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner. When Jesus begins in this way, it means He’s telling a parable. A parable is a story that teaches us a lesson. It’s not necessarily a moral lesson, and in the case of Jesus’ parables, it’s almost never a moral lesson. Jesus tells us what His [...]

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