First Sunday after Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! The First Sunday after Christmas Day is also the 8th day of Christmas. The Gospel reading from Matthew
Come to Bethlehem and See
I have been to the place, the spot, where, according to tradition, Christ was born. It was holy.
But holier still in Bethlehem are my Palestinian friends who work daily for the dignity of their people.
Great O Antiphons
In the days leading up to Christmas, let us take an ancient path toward celebration. Below we will introduce an
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7 affirms God is with the House of David during this challenging period of its history. The name Immanuel carries this promise to ancient Judah. As Christians, we also affirm God is with us in the person of Jesus, the Christ.
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35 is bookended with the theme of joy: the earth and nature will rejoice in the opening verses; God’s redeemed people will rejoice in the closing verses. So, it is only appropriate that this passage is read on the Advent Sunday when we light the Joy candle.
Second Sunday of Advent
This week's lectionary readings include Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12 as we celebrate Peace Sunday.
Advent Devotionals
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First Sunday of Advent
We welcome Advent this year by focusing on the Isaiah passages in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year A.
And he was a Samaritan.
The faithful one in this story is the leper, the Samaritan, a person at the margins of society. He is an example of faith.
