Divergence on the Lectionary – Feast of the Ascension, All Years
May 12, 2026
First Reading Acts 1:1–11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day
A weekly set of comments on the Revised Common Lectionary. A... divergent set of comments.
Divergence on the Lectionary – The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A
May 11, 2026
First Reading Acts 1:6–14 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He
Divergence on the Lectionary – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A
May 4, 2026
First Reading Acts 17:22–31 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are
Divergence on the Lectionary – Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A
April 28, 2026
First Reading Acts 7:55–60 But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the
Divergence on the Lectionary – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A
April 21, 2026
First Reading Acts 2:42–47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe
Divergence on the Lectionary – Third Sunday of Easter, Year A
April 13, 2026
First Reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: Let all the house of Israel therefore