And to all….
Merry Christmas!
December 2023
Advent – 4
Within the gospel reading for this morning, Luke 1:26-38, there are three little but so significant words said to Mary: “Be not afraid.” In other readings, we hear these words again. In a dream, an angel says them to Joseph and if we read or listen [...]
Advent – 3
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday. It is a time when we light the pink candle, should we have an Advent wreath, signifying a time of joy. This is a perfect Sunday to read and recite the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)!
Advent – 2
We have arrived at the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The question posed last week asked what we need to do to make this new church year a truly spiritual experience. Advent is a time to reflect not only on our own spiritual needs, but those of [...]
Advent -1
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, a season that can be difficult for us. We are surrounded by bright lights, Christmas trees, decorations, Santas, and a loud hustle and bustle. And yet, Advent is the season of quiet, reflection and even darkness. Advent is [...]
September 2023
Hidden Blessings
The gospel reading on Sunday was Matthew 20:1-6, the parable of the men who worked in the vineyard. Some worked all day, others did not, but all received the same wages. Those who worked longer grumbled, as might we. Another reading was Isaiah 55:6-9, in which [...]
Forgive and Love
Jesus told us that we are to love God and our neighbors as ourselves. In Sunday’s readings we were reminded that we are to forgive – after all, how can we love if we are holding on to injustices, misdeeds, harsh words, and all the other [...]
August 2023
Giving God Thanks
Last Sunday’s psalm, PS138:1-1, 2-3,6,8, included lines that we too may say or think, but might want to reconsider. The psalmist gives thanks to God … because …. God listens ... because ... God is kind, truthful and answers. Yes, we do and should thank God [...]
International Forgiveness Day
Sunday, August 6 was International Forgiveness Day. Don't worry if you missed it - any day can be a day for forgiveness!
July 2023
Mary Magdalene
This weekend we celebrated the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, a woman of interest, discussion, and debate. Was she the Mary of the Mary and Martha duo? Does Magdalene refer to her home (but, no – the town of Magdala didn’t exist then… or did it?)? [...]