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Monthly Archives: December 2017
The Feast of the Holy Name – January 1
The Naming of Jesus Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 8 Galatians 4:4-17 OR Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 2:15-21 God’s identity is revealed as “merciful” and “gracious” (Exodus 34:6). Jesus’ name has significance: it is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Common Prayer, Feast Days
Tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
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The First Sunday After Christmas
God came in Jesus fully to reveal God’s love and forgiveness to all Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Psalm 147 Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 John’s Prologue poetically tells us that Jesus existed in the beginning with God the Father and … Continue reading
Posted in An Outline of the Faith, Christmas
Tagged Bernard of Clairvaux, Frederick Buechner, God, Jesus, Nicene Creed
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Christmas Day
In the beginning there was the Word. Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12) John 1:1-14 The above readings are for Christmas III, most appropriate for Christmas Day, while readings for Christmas I and II are often used on Christmas … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Prayers
Tagged Christ, Christmas, God, Jesus, John, Word, Word of God
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Advent 4, Year B
A mystery is revealed. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Today’s readings invite us to respond to the wonder and mystery of God with a clear and joyful “yes.” In 2 Samuel, God surprises David … Continue reading
Advent 3: Year B
Prepare the Way Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 John the Baptist’s ministry was vital for developing the climax of God’s revelation. The thread of Hebrew religious history had to be brought together to prepare … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Baptism
Tagged Baptism, Elijah, First Epistle to the Thessalonians, Jesus, John the Baptist, Lectionary, Prophets
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Advent 2: Year B
Repent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 Mark 1:1-8 John’s ministry is one of preparation, calling people to repentance, baptism, confession and forgiveness – the elements of our own preparation for encountering the living God. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Baptism
Tagged Advent, Baptism, Confession, Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist, Repentance
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