St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church
3800 East Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
Assigned Readings (Pericope) and Commemorations
Rick (he's the one with the darker nose and, usually, coffee) and Ted interpret the lesson, with an assist from Pastor James Wetzstein, Associate
University Pastor at Valparaiso University.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship provides readings
for each day. The readings from Monday to Wednesday reflect on the
lectionary for the previous Sunday. Readings from Thursday to Saturday
prepare for the next Sunday's lectionary. There are additional readings
for some Festivals and Commemorations.
Thursday February 25, 2010
Elizabeth Fedde,
deaconess, 1921
(Liturgical Color: White)
Friday February 26, 2010
Saturday February 27, 2010
February 28, 2009
The Second Sunday in Lent
For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will
conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a
rock. (Psalm 27: 5)
Monday March 1, 2010
George Herbert,
hymnwriter, 1633
(Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 2, 2010
John Wesley,
1791;
Charles Wesley,
1788;
renewers of the church
(Liturgical Color: White)
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Psalm 46: 7)
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Thursday March 4, 2010
Friday March 5, 2010
Saturday March 6, 2010
Saturday March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh
faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no
water. (Psalm 63: 1)
Perpetua and
Felicity and companions,
martyrs at Carthage, 202
(Liturgical Color: Red)
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5: 11)
Monday March 8, 2010
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Harriet Tubman,
1913;
Sojourner Truth,
1883;
renewers of society
(Liturgical Color: White)
For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage. (Psalm 94: 14)
Thursday March 11, 2010
Friday March 12, 2010
Gregory the Great,
Bishop of Rome, 604
(Liturgical Color: White)
My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)
Saturday March 13, 2010
March 14, 2009
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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Monday March 15, 2010
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Patrick,
bishop,
missionary to Ireland, 461
(Liturgical Color: White)
Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory. (Psalm 48: 10)
Thursday March 18, 2010
Friday March 19, 2010
Joseph, Guardian of Jesus
I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. (Psalm 89: 2)
Saturday March 20, 2010
March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. (Psalm Psalm 126: 5)
Thomas Cranmer,
Bishop of Canterbury,
martyr, 1556
(Liturgical Color: Red)
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5: 11)
Monday March 22, 2010
Jonathan Edwards,
teacher,
missionary to American Indians, 1758
(Liturgical Color: White)
Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory. (Psalm 48: 10)
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Oscar Arnulfo Romero,
Bishop of El Salvador,
martyr, 1980
(Liturgical Color: Red)
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5: 11)
Thursday March 25, 2009
Annunciation of Our Lord
I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. (Psalm 45: 17)
Friday March 26, 2010
Saturday March 27, 2010
March 28, 2010
Palm/Passion Sunday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)
Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord,
faithful God. (Psalm 31: 5)
Monday March 29, 2010
Monday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 36: 7)
Hans Nielsen Hauge,
renewer of the church, 1824
(Liturgical Color: White)
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Psalm 46: 7)
Tuesday March 30, 2010
Tuesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Upon you I have leaned from my birth; it was you who took me from my mother's womb.
My praise is continually of you. (Psalm 71: 6)
Wednesday March 31, 2009
Wednesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! (Psalm 70: 1)
John Donne,
poet, 1631
(Liturgical Color: White)
Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. (Psalm 96: 9)
Last update: Thursday 4 February 2010 00:02
