The Sundays after Epiphany are characterized by green vestments and altar hangings. It is the in-between time, as we have celebrated Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ among us, and round the corner towards the Lenten season. This in-between time is not fallow though – quite the contrary. The readings are focused on the calling of the disciples and Jesus’ ministry (Gospel readings) and various readings about and by the prophets (Old Testament readings.)
The green color represents for us a symbol of our growing faith – we have experienced God’s incarnate presence among us, and we hear the prophetic call of God to us in our lives. How do we already respond? How will we continue to respond in ever more deepening ways as we grow in the love and grace of God? We sink our roots deeply in the study of scripture, in prayer, and in serving the needs of the world around us. We send forth shoots of new growth as we reach forward to the new life God is always calling us into. Be curious, be blessed, be joyful at God’s work in your life, and in the lives of those around you.
Blessings, Andrea








