Tag: elijah

  • Transfiguration Sunday, 15th February 2026

    Matthew 17:1-9 Christ revealed as God’s beloved Son 17:1 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 17:2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. 17:3 Suddenly…

  • Preaching Paths 29 June 2025,  Luke 9:51-62,  Proper 8 Yr C

    Sally A. Brown, Professor Emerita, Princeton Theological Seminary Today’s reading, Luke 9:51-62, begins the long section of Luke’s gospel  known as Jesus’ “Jerusalem journey” (9:51-19:27). His face is now “set firmly” toward Jerusalem (v 51) where he is destined to fulfill his mission, at the cost of his life. The route is, in fact, geographically…

  • Preaching Paths 2 March 2025  Feast of the Transfiguration, Year C

    Sally A. Brown, Professor Emerita, Princeton Theological Seminary On Transfiguration Sundays, whatever Synoptic gospel is featured in that lectionary year, many congregations can predict what the preacher will say: “We can’t cling to our mountaintop experiences, trying (like Peter) to freeze-frame the glory; we must engage trouble  in the valleys.” It is a reliable approach,…