Part 1: What is Christmas?
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day […]
Tag Archives: Advent
Restored to Hope
O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence—as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil—to […]
Incarnate Compassion
The incarnation is an act of God’s deep compassion.
Mary’s Husband
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph […]
Presentation | Epiphany
“Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation. You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. It’s a light […]
Mid Advent: Waiting
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home. – Luke 1:56 (CEB) This time of year, we are doing a lot of waiting, and these […]
Magnificent
Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the […]
Annunciation
This communion liturgy was based on a message on the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-45). An excerpt is included below. We tend to move past Mary’s perplexed and pondering, wordless response to […]
Advent Reflection: O Come, All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye; O come ye to Bethlehem! Come, and behold him, born the King of angels! This is another of my […]
Advent Reflections: Incarnate | watching
This is the third in a series of reflections on celebrating and living in this season of incarnation. Last week, I spent the night as a host at Divine Intervention, […]