Lectionary Resources — Year C
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday 28 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:14-16
- Psalm: Psalm 25:1-10
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
- Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
C101 Advent 1
Fran and Kylie explore Psalm 25:1-10 and Luke 21:25-36. Themes: waiting, hope, revelation. Mention: Howard Wallace commentary and Craig Thompson sermon.
C201 Advent 1
Dorothy and Robyn explore the Advent theme of HOPE through Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36.
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 05 December 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Baruch 5:1-9 or Malachi 3:1-4
- Psalm: Luke 1:68-79
- New Testament: Philippians 1:3-11
- Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
C102 Advent 2
Fran and Kylie discuss Malachi 3:1-4, Zechariah’s song (Luke 1:68-79), and Luke 3:1-6. Themes: reckoning, cleansing, divine grace. Mention: Bonhoeffer sermon; Byrne’s Hospitality of God.
C202 Advent 2
Dorothy Lee joins Robyn to discuss Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; and Luke 3:1-6. Mention: Byrne’s Hospitality of God; Fleming Rutledge’s Advent.
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 12 December 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20
- Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6
- New Testament: Philippians 4:4-7
- Gospel: Luke 3:7-18
C103 Advent 3
Fiona Winn, Kylie, and Fran explore Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Mention: Renouncing Everything by Christopher M. Hays.
C203 Advent 3
Dorothy and Fran discuss Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Mention: Nick Cave’s Red Hand Files.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday 19 December 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Micah 5:2-5a
- Psalm: Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 80:1-7
- New Testament: Hebrews 10:5-10
- Gospel: Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
C104 Advent 4
Anne Elvey, Kylie, and Fran explore Luke 1:39-45 and Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55). Mention: Indigenous women poets and ecological readings.