The Adventurous Lectionary – Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – November 19, 2023 Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18.; Psalm 90:1-12; I Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 On the descending edge of Pentecost, the lectionary passages are challenging and also inspirational. They fit in with the threatening images of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” soon to be blasting on the radio. “You better watch out, you better not pout…he’s checking his list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.”... Read more