The intensive sensory experience of today’s Gospel might obscure the context of a meal. This is especially poignant in a gospel that has no institution narrative, but offers a rich Eucharistic interpretation through themes of memory, community, and ethics. Mary’s act of anointing Jesus symbolizes memory, recalling Jesus’ command to remember Him. The community aspect is highlighted by Mary’s role as a full disciple, reversing social hierarchies. The ethical message challenges Judas’ insincere concern for the poor, urging the community to embody Christ’s love in service to the world.

Isaiah 43:16-21

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

Psalm 126

Lent 5C

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

March 30, 2025

Joshua 5:9-12

Psalm 32

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Luke15:1-3, 11b-32

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F12

3 Lent (Year C) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday

23 March 2025

Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 63:1-8

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Luke 13:1-9

The time has come to change your life. Alex Ross writes about a sound and light installation by the composer John Luther Adams (1953-) at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. It is called The Place Where You Go to Listen. The title refers to Naalagiagvik, a beach on the Arctic Ocean, where a particular Inupiaq woman could hear and understand the voices of whales, birds, other creatures and even the whole planet around her.

“O God… my soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast” (Ps. 63).

March 16, 2025

The Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm 27

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 13:31-35

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F10                                           

1 Lent (Year C) 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Eucharist                                     

Sunday 9 March 2025 | Litany of Penitence                                       

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13

Are you living your real life? Or are you merely trying to avoid or dull the pain of existing? So much is at stake these days. And because we are involved there is no simple answer.

We give this holy instant to you O God. Guide us as we follow, certain your direction will lead us into peace. Amen. [i]

[i] Based on Norwood Pratt’s prayer. “This holy instant I would give to you. Be you in charge this day. I would follow you certain your direction gives me peace. Create in me a clean heart O Lord and renew a right spirit within me” 6 March 2025.

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F9 Ash Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Eucharist Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 103:8-14 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

The Last Sunday After the Epiphany

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA

“Enter eagerly into the treasure house that is within you, and you will see the things that are in heaven.”Amen

Exodus 34: 29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3: 12-4: 2

Luke 9: 28-36

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F7

7 Epiphany (Year C) 8:30 and 11 a.m. Eucharist

Sunday 23 February 2025

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42

1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50

Luke 6:27-38

In these days of enmity how shall we live? This sermon is about the good news that even today we can live with grace and joy.

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you” (Lk. 6).

Cathedral , San Francisco, CA

16 February 2025

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-25