Worship Matters
With the celebration of Pentecost nearly behind us, we are now in what we Lutherans call the Season of
Pentecost. The same season goes by another name in the Catholic and Episcopal traditions – Ordinary
Time. That may seem strange since the three or four months of summer in Northeast Ohio doesn’t seem
ordinary. Furthermore, in the Catholic tradition there are two Ordinary Times; what we call the Season
of Epiphany, that season that follows the Baptism of Our Lord, right after Christmas, up to Ash
Wednesday, is also considered Ordinary Time. Confused? We Lutherans may have gotten this one
right – two distinct seasons; Epiphany and After Pentecost. During the season After Pentecost, the
gospel readings will focus on Jesus’ ministry of preaching and teaching, and performing signs and
miracles.
The Rev. Duane A. Jesse, Pastor
Pentecost. The same season goes by another name in the Catholic and Episcopal traditions – Ordinary
Time. That may seem strange since the three or four months of summer in Northeast Ohio doesn’t seem
ordinary. Furthermore, in the Catholic tradition there are two Ordinary Times; what we call the Season
of Epiphany, that season that follows the Baptism of Our Lord, right after Christmas, up to Ash
Wednesday, is also considered Ordinary Time. Confused? We Lutherans may have gotten this one
right – two distinct seasons; Epiphany and After Pentecost. During the season After Pentecost, the
gospel readings will focus on Jesus’ ministry of preaching and teaching, and performing signs and
miracles.
The Rev. Duane A. Jesse, Pastor