Christmas Day Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 Reflection: "Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian » Continue Reading.
Christmas Eve Scripture: Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Luke 1:67-79 Reflection: The Look of God "Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Luke 1:57-66 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, we have Luke’s account of the birth of John the Baptist. For the last few days we have heard » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56 Reflection: In the first reading Hannah brought Samuel to the temple and left him there… too bad that’s not an option today – I » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Luke 1:39-45 Reflection: "Satchel" Paige was a pitcher in the Negro League during his prime, pitching 50 no-hit games during that time before » Continue Reading.
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1: 26-38 Reflection: In five days we will celebrate the feast of Christmas. Hovering over the Scripture readings for » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Luke 1:5-25 Reflection: "So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others." Luke » Continue Reading.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: "Nothing will be impossible for God." Luke 1: 37 The gift of motherhood is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10 Luke 7:24-30 Reflection: As we rush toward Christmas we are given a moment to pause by our readings today. Our first reading comes near the end of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25 Luke 7:18b-23 Reflection: How often I like to characterize Advent as that silent, still time of patient waiting. Of course, this is true. If it » Continue Reading.