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Lectionary Reflection
Year C, Proper 19
Standard (Episcopal) Lectionary
Revised Common Lectionary
Gospel Lesson
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Luke 15:1-10
".....Just so, I tell you, there
will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no
repentance." (vs 7)
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Reflection on Luke 15:
7
by the
Rev Dcn Helen B. Hanten
These lines from the parable
told by Jesus tell us when one thing is lost, whether one sheep
of the flock, or one coin of the savings, or one sinner who
then comes to repentance, it is cause for great celebration.
This speaks to the power of one – one sheep, one coin, one person
among so many. How often we discount the impact our good idea
or our effort might have. What can one person do to change the
steamrolling effects of global warming or pollution of the waters
of the earth? Well, nothing is going to happen to make everyone,
everywhere suddenly aware of the dangers of the course we are
on. Rather, it will be one or a few at a time who respond to
the message of one speaker, one writer, one prayer, one message
from the Creator delivered to a listening heart. Don't ever
discount the power of one!
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[Standard (Episcopal) and Revised Common Lectionary]
for Year C, Proper 19
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The
Rev Helen B. Hanten, was a deacon emeritus of St. Andrew's
By-The-Lake Episcopal Church, Duluth, MN, when she originally
wrote this reflection in 2001. Helen and we welcome your
comments. Please address your comments or additional reflections
to the
Rev Helen B. Hanten or any MEESC
member, or mail them to:
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