We have now entered the long season of Sundays after Pentecost (or in some traditions, Ordinary Time.) This 25 week season will continue until the Sunday before Advent or the Reign of Christ (this year, Nov. 29). The scripture readings chosen for worship in this season move throughout the Bible with no particular theme, unlike in other seasons. The gospel readings, however, focus on the teaching, healing and kingdom building ministry of Jesus and the ways in which the people who follow him are working out his Great Commission to bring the gospel to all peoples. (Matthew 28: 16-20) The season after Pentecost is often referred to as the Season of the Kingdom, or the Season of the Church. It is growing and learning time for disciples of Jesus. So the liturgical colour of the season is green, signifying life and growth in him.
