The Season After Epiphany

As discussed in this section, the time after Epiphany may be as short as four weeks and as long as eight weeks, depending on the date of Easter. The best way to calculate the Sundays of this time is to use a Christian calendar available in any local Christian bookstore or online. The time after Epiphany is marked by two special events, one on the first Sunday, the other on the last. The first Sunday celebrates the baptism of the Lord and he last his transfiguration, a clear example of an epiphany. Although August 6th is the traditional date for the celebration of the Transfiguration, the Common Lectionary allows for both options. The arrangement of lectionary texts for the season after Epiphany is laid out well for those who like to preach a series of sermons on a particular book. It is also a good season for evangelism and missions, since the theme of the texts continue to express various ways in which is manifested as the one who has come to save the world.…