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Year C Epiphany Fifth Sunday

Year C Epiphany Fifth Sunday
Year C Epiphany Fifth Sunday (grayscale)

Scripture

Testament: New Testament

Book: Luke

Chapter: 5

Verse: 14

Lectionary

Year: C

Season: Epiphany Season

Week: Fifth Sunday After Epiphany

Church bulletins by Ronn Kerr

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

This Sunday focuses on the awe-inspiring holiness of God and the human response to the divine call. It reminds us that epiphany is not just a visual revelation but a transformative encounter that demands a personal 'yes.' In the presence of the Holy, we are forced to confront our own limitations and the overwhelming grace that bridges the gap.

Scriptural Connection

Isaiah’s vision in the temple in Isaiah 6 reveals the 'mysterium tremendum' of God. His realization of unworthiness is met with divine cleansing, proving that God does not call the equipped, but equips the called. This pattern of vision, confession, and commission is the heartbeat of the liturgical life, preparing us to be sent out into a world in need of God's word.

Sermon Ideas

Focus on the phrase 'Here am I; send me.' Discuss the necessity of liturgical worship—seeing the Lord high and lifted up—as the fuel for social justice and prophetic witness. Preachers can explore how the 'coals from the altar' represent the purifying trials we face that ultimately prepare us to speak with authority and compassion in our own communities.