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Environmental Stewardship Commission

Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota

 
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Upcoming Activities:

Next Meeting:

We meet quarterly close to the solstice and equinox.


Special Projects
for 2006:

Mary Brown
Environmental Center
in Ely, MN

Creation Season Materials


Resolutions:

Resolution on the Spirituality of Food Production

Resolution on Church Buildings and Grounds


Resolution on Creation Season

 

Lectionary Reflection

Psalm

 

Psalm 16:5-11:

O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot. My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage. (vs 5)

Reflection on Psalm 16:5-11

by Nan Stokes

The lessons today speak of the faith and commitment of those who belong to the Lord, and we hear again the story of Abraham and his plan to sacrifice his son, Isaac, whom he loved. We who consider ourselves faithful and dedicated Christians do not expect to ever have to make such a commitment – we know the story and know that the God we worship is loving, and we hear Paul telling us that nothing can separate us from God's love. In the portion of the psaltery appointed for this day we find our link to Creation as the psalmist speaks about "a pleasant land" that is "our goodly heritage." In the depths of Lent we are reminded again of the blessings which surround us – our "boundaries" of faith – to show us the path of life and to look for the evidence of God in our continued commitment.

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To Reflections on other Readings

Year B, Lent 2
Year B, Proper 16
Year B, Proper 28
Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture)
Genesis
22:1-14
no reflection available
 
Psalm
16 or 16:5-11
this page
 
New Testament
Romans 8:31-39
 
Gospel
Mark 8:31-38
no reflection available
 
Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture)
Joshua 24:1-2a,14-25
no reflection available
 
Psalm
16 
this page
or
Psalm
34:15-22
no reflection available
 
New Testament
Ephesians 5:21-33
 
 
Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture)
Daniel 12:1-4a,(5-13)
no reflection available
 
Psalm
16 or 16:5-11
this page
 
New Testament
Hebrews 10:31-39
no reflection available
 
Gospel
Mark13:14-23
no reflection available
 
     

 

Nan Stokes was an active member of St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church, Duluth, MN, when she originally wrote this reflection in 1999.  Nan and we welcome your comments. Please address your comments or additional reflections to Nan Stokes or any MEESC member, or  mail them to:


MEESC
c/o C. Morello
4451 Lakeside Drive
Eveleth, MN 55743-4400 USA

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