4th Advent: Luke Lection C

4th Advent: Luke Lection C

Luke’s Nativity Story.  I call Luke 1–2 a prelude instead of a prologue because of how the Nativity drama is composed around three canticles: Mary’s “Magnificat” (1:46–55); Zechariah’s “Benedictus” (1:68–79); and Simeon’s “Nunc Dimittis” (2:29–32).  The long tradition of singing carols during Advent and Christmas is rooted singularly in Luke’s narrative. 

2nd Advent: Lk 3:1-6

2nd Advent: Lk 3:1-6

Friends: Today in this space I’m beginning a year-long series of comments on Lukan gospel Year C lections.   Context: Advent marks the beginning of the Year C Revised Common Lectionary’s journey through Luke for the Sunday Gospel reading. Tomorrow’s 2nd Sunday of Advent brings the first of the readings that lie at the intersection…