by Brent Gundlah | Jan 27, 2025 | Reflections
Third Sunday after EpiphanyConnectionsRev. Brent Gundlah First Reading (First Corinthians 12:12-3a/NRSVUE)Gospel Reading (Luke 4:14-21/NRSVUE) In my younger days, I was a reasonably serious runner. I wasn’t terribly fast, mind you, but I was disciplined about actually...
by Brent Gundlah | Jan 19, 2025 | Reflections
Second Sunday after EpiphanyGiftsRev. Brent Gundlah First Reading (1 Corinthians 12:1-11/NRSVUE)Gospel Reading (John 2:1-11/NRSVUE) As you might imagine, during my time as a pastor, I’ve had the privilege of officiating a few weddings. While I might not have done as...
by Brent Gundlah | Jan 12, 2025 | Reflections
First Sunday after EpiphanyThe Baptism of ChristRev. Brent Gundlah First Reading (Isaiah 60:1-6, NRSVUE)Gospel Reading (Matthew 2:1-12, NRSVUE) One autumn a few years ago I got in the habit of eating a salad a couple of days a week for lunch. I wish I could say that...
by Brent Gundlah | Jan 5, 2025 | Reflections
Second Sunday of ChristmastideThe EpiphanyRev. Brent Gundlah First Reading (Isaiah 60:1-6, NRSVUE)Gospel Reading (Matthew 2:1-12, NRSVUE) The Chiesa del Gesù, the Church of Jesus, is located in the center of Rome. Founded in the mid-16th century, it is the home of the...
by Brent Gundlah | Dec 22, 2024 | Reflections
Fourth Sunday in AdventLoveRev. Brent Gundlah First Reading (Micah 5:2-5a/NRSVUE)Gospel Reading (Luke 1:39-55/NRSVUE) I will freely admit that I’m a lousy cook. And the biggest reason for this is that I’m kind of impatient, and always have been; I just don’t do...
