ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS? Editor’s Note: This Lightstock image used for this post is described as a “Fresco painting of the Nativity, from the chapel of the Shepherd’s Field Read More
UNWANTED JOURNEYS I can imagine Mary, about to give birth, between contractions, forcing back the tears and saying, “It was not supposed to be this way! I was not supposed Read More
“ . . . so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known.” (Ephesians 3:10) Christ Jesus, the wisdom of God: how manifold, indeed! Read More
THE PRAYERS, 1st Sunday after Christmas, Cycle B (December 31, 2017) O come, let us adore Christ our Lord, and kneel before him with our prayers and supplications. A brief Read More
THE PRAYERS, Christmas Eve, Cycle B (December 24, 2017) Christmas Day (December 25, 2017) O come, let us adore Christ our Lord, and kneel before him with our prayers Read More
Scripture Lessons Isaiah 61:10—62:3 (I will exult in God, who has clothed me with salvation; Zion will shine with the vindication of God, and all nations will see it!) Psalm Read More
Scripture Lessons Isaiah 52:7-10 (Beautiful on mountain are feet of those announcing peace, salvation of God) Psalm 98 (Sing a new song, all creation; God judges with equity, righteousness) Hebrews Read More
Scripture Lessons Isaiah 9:2-11 (Those in darkness have seen a great light; unto us a child is born) Psalm 96 (great is the Lord; bring offerings, all nations!) itus 2:11-14 Read More