I Stopped Singing My Favorite Advent Hymn
I have grown increasingly distressed by the characterization of Israel as "captive" and in need of ransoming.
Advent I
Welcome to this season of Advent! This coming Sunday begins the new liturgical year and Advent. So, happy new year!
The Most Unusual Time of the Year
Is there any room left in November and December to PREPARE ourselves for the transforming act of Incarnation that is Christmas?
Why Build a Stupa?
The main reason my wife and I built this stupa is because we have so many deer here.
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.
