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July 2023

Volume 140, Issue #7

Lectionary

July 30, Ordinary 17A (Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52)

The kingdom of heaven inspires devotion, commitment, and downright unreasonableness.

July 23, Ordinary 16A (Romans 8:12–25)

Hope has not seen, and hope does not know.

July 16, 15A (Genesis 25:19–34)

I haven’t always embraced the particularity of God.

July 9, Ordinary 14A (Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30)

There is a difference between work-life balance and sabbath living.

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