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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 2, 2025
Color: Green\r\rOld Testament: Jonah 1:1–17\rPsalm: Psalm 96; antiphon: v. 2\rEpistle: Romans 13:8–10\rEpistle: Romans 8:18–23\rGospel: Matthew 8:23–27\rIntroit: Psalm 107:1, 8, 24–25; antiphon: vv. 28–29\rGradual: Psalm 102:15–16\rVerse: Psalm 97:1\r\rJesus Is Lord of All Creation\r \rIn Jonah we see ourselves. For Jonah fled from the presence of the Lord (Jonah 1:1–17) even as we sinners turn our backs on God and go our own way. This brings the storm of God’s judgment. But in Jonah we also see Christ. For even as he was in the great fish for three days and three nights, so also Christ Jesus was buried in the depths of death for us and raised on the third day. The Lord of creation, who rules over the wind and the wave (Matt. 8:23–27), saved us from the fury of divine wrath by taking the judgment in His own body. His love is the fulfillment of the Law (Rom. 13:8–10). Though our faith be weak in the face of peril, yet we are kept in safety on the ship of the Church; for the Son of God is with us. Though the whole creation groans with us under the curse, yet by Jesus’ speaking, there is a great calm. For we know that our present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory to be revealed in us (Rom. 8:18–23).\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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[F] The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
[F] The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
February 2, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: 1 Samuel 1:21–28\rPsalm: Psalm 84; antiphon: v. 4\rEpistle: Hebrews 2:14–18\rGospel: Luke 2:22–32\rGospel: Luke 2:22–40\rIntroit: Psalm 48:1–3, 8; antiphon: v. 9\rGradual: Psalm 48:1, 8a, 9\rVerse: Luke 2:34b\r\rGod Gives the Gift of a Child to Destroy Death\r \rThe Lord opened the barren womb of Hannah and gave her the gift of the son for whom she prayed, and in grateful response she presented and gave the child, Samuel, to the Lord’s service. “As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord” (1 Sam. 1:28). So, too, did Mary and Joseph present the Child promised from the fall, born of a virgin’s womb. The true offering wasn’t the turtledoves or young pigeons. It was the Child they carried. This Child has come to “destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery” (Heb. 2:14b–15). Set free by His advent in our flesh and the promise of what He would do “in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (Heb. 2:17b), Simeon and Anna rejoiced. We also rejoice, for we, too, can face death unafraid and “depart in peace” (Luke 2:29) when our time comes.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 9, 2025
Color: White\r\rOld Testament: Exodus 3:1–14\rOld Testament: Exodus 34:29–35\rPsalm: Psalm 2; antiphon: v. 7\rEpistle: 2 Peter 1:16–21\rGospel: Matthew 17:1–9\rIntroit: Psalm 84:1–2a, 4, 10–11; antiphon: Psalm 77:18b\rGradual: Psalm 45:2a; 110:1\rVerse: Psalm 96:2–3\r\rJesus Is Transfigured and Manifests His Glory\r \rThe Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father, and He wonderfully foreshowed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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Septuagesima
Septuagesima
February 16, 2025
Color: Green\r\rOld Testament: Exodus 17:1–7\rPsalm: Psalm 95:1–9; antiphon: v. 6\rEpistle: 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:5\rGospel: Matthew 20:1–16\rIntroit: Psalm 18:1–2a, 27, 32, 49; antiphon: vv. 5–6a\rGradual: Psalm 9:9–10, 18–19a\rTract: Psalm 130:1–4\r\rGrace Alone\r \rThe people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1–7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24–10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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February 16, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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Sexagesima
Sexagesima
February 23, 2025
Color: Green\r\rOld Testament: Isaiah 55:10–13\rPsalm: Psalm 84; antiphon: v. 4\rEpistle: Hebrews 4:9–13\rEpistle: 2 Corinthians 11:19—12:9\rGospel: Luke 8:4–15\rIntroit: Psalm 44:1–2, 7–8; antiphon: vv. 23, 25a, 26a\rGradual: Psalm 83:18, 13\rTract: Psalm 60:1–2, 5\r\rScripture Alone\r \rThe Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15). This Word is living and powerful (Heb. 4:9–13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ’s cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him, the weak are strong (2 Cor. 11:19–12:9). He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is. 55:10–13) but yields a harvest hundredfold.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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February 23, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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[F] St. Matthias, Apostle
[F] St. Matthias, Apostle
February 24, 2025
Color: Red\r\rOld Testament: Isaiah 66:1–2\rPsalm: Psalm 134; antiphon: Psalm 133:1\rSecond Reading: Acts 1:15–26\rGospel: Matthew 11:25–30\rIntroit: Psalm 89:1, 5, 15–16; antiphon: Psalm 119:46\rGradual: Ephesians 4:8b, 11, 12b; 2:19a, c\rVerse: Matthew 11:28\r\rSt. Matthias, Apostle\r \rWe know almost nothing about St. Matthias compared to Judas. While we know the grisly details of Judas’ death (Acts 1:18–19), we are unsure of Matthias’. After his election, the Bible never mentions him again. He seems to be a forgotten apostle. But what is fame to God? He looks to “he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word” (Is. 66:2). Judas trembled, but his contrition was without faith in God’s mercy in Christ. He tried to bear his own sin in the form of a noose. Jesus does not say, “See to it yourself,” (Matt. 27:4), but “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you … and you will find rest for your souls” (Matt. 11:28–29). Matthias was a witness of Christ’s ministry from John’s baptism to the resurrection (Acts 1:21–22), chosen to proclaim “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 10:7) from repentance to redemption and new life. He and countless other forgotten ministers continually announce the truth that no sinner must bear his own yoke, for Christ bears it all and has put sin to death forever in His cross.\r\rLectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship
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