“The Work of Christmas” by Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work…
I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Isaiah 6:1 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Go away from me, Lord,…
Psalm 19 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul: the command of the Lord is true, and makes wise the simple. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold: sweeter also than…
‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’ 5 His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:4-5 But you have kept the good wine until now.’ John 2:10 Something…
I speak in the name of God; Creator, Redeemer and Giver of Life and Love. Amen. Earlier, we prayed together these words of the Collect – you might wish to return to the pew bulletin to take a look…
Jesus also had been baptized… the Holy Spirit descended upon him… And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Luke 3:21, 22 Before we look at Jesus’ baptism let go…
‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ Matt 2:2 As we read the Scriptures we have various ways that we come…
Assuming that Jesus was in the group of travellers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. Luke 2:44 His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Luke 2:51 As…
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. Joseph went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. She gave birth to her…
Those who grew up in the Catholic Church will know well Luke 1:42. [Hail Mary, full of grace,] ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. [Jesus] Luke 1:42 For as soon as I heard…
