The incarnation is an act of God’s deep compassion.
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Presentation | Epiphany
Jesus is presented in the Temple, Mafa Jesus “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 for revelation...
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Mid Advent: Waiting
Virgin, Vie de Jesus Mafa 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 days until Christmas can seem...
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Annunciation
L' Annonciation, Vie de Jesus Mafa 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 Gabriel’s next words. But...
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Advent Reflections: Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright ‘round yon virgin mother and child! Holy Infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Youngest asked me this morning when Jesus was born. This...
Advent 2014
Advent Reflection: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Several years ago, I was struggling with “adoring” Jesus.
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You had me at Hello
Last weekend we enjoyed some yummy hamburgers at AJ Bombers and an evening experiencing Handel’s Messiah by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and chorus. We also stayed overnight downtown, and the boys enjoyed some winter swimming. As we were heading out...
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And Mary said…
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One...
