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Scriptures used for the Lectionary Podcast on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 05, 2015

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 from The Modern English Version Bible (MEV)

Psalm 48

Epistle:2 Corinthians 12:2-10 from the Names of God Bible (NOG)

Gospel: Mark 6:1-13 from the New American Standard Bible (NASB)

On July 11th we celebrate the life of Benedict, the founder of Western Monasticism.

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Seeking God: The Way of Saint Benedict By Esther de Waal / Liturgical Press(PUBLiturgical Press)”Makes plain the significance of Benedict’s rule for both clergy and laity living outside the walls of monastic enclosures. A reliable and attractive introduction,”—Theology. De Waal outlines Benedict’s underlying principles and how they can be incorporated into anybody’s approach to spirituality. 168 pages, softcover.

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Scriptures used for the Lectionary Podcast on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2015

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 from the International Children’s Bible (ICB)

Psalm 130

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 from the Lexham English Bible (LEB)

Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 from The Message (MSG)

We celebrate the lives of St. Peter & St. Paul on June 29.

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St. Paul Versus St. Peter: A Tale of Two MissionsBy Michael Goulder / Westminster John Knox Press Contents: 1 Basic Tension 2 Loyalty Test I 3 Loyalty Test II 4 Meat, Wine Sabbath 5 The Whole Law 6 The Kingdom 7 Toungues and Visions 8 Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit 9 Radicalism I 10 Radicalism II 11 Ministry and the church 12 Phasing of the future 13 Spirit as the brake of the church 14 Messiah Christology 15 Possesion Christology 16 Possesionists in Asia 17 John and Possesionists 18 Possesionists before Mark 19 Need for Incarnation 20 Lord and Son of God 21 Son of Man 22 Limits of Monotheism 23 Life after death 24 Jesus’ Ressurection 25 Noise of the Battle

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Lectionary Podcast for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2015

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17: 32-49 from The Voice

Psalm 9:9-20

The Epistle:2 Corinthians 6:1-13 from God’s Word

The Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 from Holman Christian Standard Bible

We celebrate the Birth of John the Baptist on June 24th.

John the Baptist: Prophet and DiscipleBy Alexander J. Burke, Jr. / Franciscan MediaFor the first time in nearly 50 years, a casual yet informative method to learn about John the Baptist.Alexander Burke pieces together the mystery of this well-known disciple of Jesus one chapter at a time, covering John’s preaching, arrest and execution, his role in Eastern and Western Christian Tradition, and the many paradoxes surrounding him. An excellent resource for group or individual study, John the Baptist offers questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Discover a fresh perspective of John the Baptist. Let him rise to the top of the beadroll of Christian heroes where Jesus believed he belonged. Step back and see the beautiful mosaic of mysteries that made up this fascinating saint’s life.

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