July 12, 2026

Our Lectionary readings for next Sunday, July 12, are Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 19:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.

.In a recent book on the power of Social Media, the point is made that what we give our attention to adds up over time to shape how we see ourselves, others, and how we live in the world. The issue of attention is well-known by Social Media corporations and they do their best to get us hooked.

Jesus knows the challenge of getting our attention and begins more than a few of his parables with a simple challenge: "Listen." That's a pretty good start.