Ordinary Time

“This book is a gift. It teaches us not only to appreciate Ordinary Time in the church calendar but, more importantly, to be on the lookout for God in those many ordinary moments in life.”

“This book repeatedly brought me into contact with the holy and renewed my sense of the pervasive and persistent attention of God even, maybe even especially, in these segments of time where ‘nothing’ happens. Through her distinctively personal, reverent, and joy-filled voice, Amy Peeler blends story, readings of biblical narratives, and reflections on the church’s liturgy in order to provoke an encounter between the reader and God. This is a book that will bring you to your knees in worship.”

“With theological depth and pastoral warmth, Amy Peeler invites readers into a deeper understanding of the longest and, perhaps, most underappreciated season of the church year. Ordinary Time is far from spiritually idle—it is where God does the daily, steady work of transformation. Peeler’s reflections, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and the rhythms of the liturgical calendar, unveil the distinct beauty of this green and growing season. This book will speak to clergy and lay readers alike, whether they come from liturgical traditions or not. It is a welcome companion for the slow work of grace.”

“In a rich blending of memoir, liturgical commentary, and biblical meditation, this book invites us all to consider the long season of Ordinary Time an opportunity for deepening our spiritual roots. I am grateful for the connection points Amy Peeler highlights between moments in this season and their corresponding moments in Scripture. These points of convergence usher us along a journey with the church through key themes of faith. Should we follow Peeler’s guidance on this journey, we will surely bear the spiritual fruit of discipleship.”

Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College and Associate Priest at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. She is the author of Women and the Gender of God and a commentary on Hebrews.