Lectionary Homily for 16 August 2026 (12th Sunday after Pentecost)
Readings Isaiah 56:1, 6–8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32 Matthew 15:21–28 Homily Transcript I suppose it is about time we deal with Romans 11 — not in the sort of fragmentary way of today’s reading, but in its totality. In fact, as none of you is watching or listening to this live, I highly recommend you pause here and go read Romans 11, or even Romans 9 through 11. I will leave a pause here to make that easier. … Now that you have read part of Romans, we will turn to Galatians. Galatians 4, starting with verse 21: 21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to…
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