Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
John 1; Isaiah 9:6; Ephesians 2:14-18; 1 John 4:9-11; Romans 5-6; Titus 3: 5-7; Hebrews 11:1-12:2; Luke 2:22-38 Prayer from Anglican Book of Common Prayer (2019) Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us. As we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before… Continue reading Pathway to Peace
December 13 Matthew 1; Psalm 145; Isaiah 7; Luke 1 Prayer from Anglican Book of Common Prayer (2019) O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers, the prophets, to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way by turning… Continue reading The Joy of the Beginning
December 6 The Preparation for the Kingdom Isaiah 40; Isaiah 11-13; Matthew 1; Romans 8; 1 Peter 1 Prayer from Anglican Book of Common Prayer (2019) Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, marn learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience… Continue reading The Preparation for the Kingdom
November 29 Isaiah 54-55 Prayer from Anglican Book of Common Prayer (2019) Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son, Jesus Christ,, came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again… Continue reading The Promise of Hope
Isaiah 55:8-9 From a time of thanksgiving to the wonder of the Incarnation, this time of year is set apart from the rest. It is an opportunity for introspection and reflection. What are the most important things? If 2020 hasn't done anything else for our benefit, it has given each of us ample time to… Continue reading Looking toward Advent
Defaulting to Grace 