Sunday Readings: Micah 5.1-4; Hebrews 10.5-10; Luke 1.39-45 Mary set out in haste into the hill country to a town in Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth, her kinswoman. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby stirred within her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in […]
Gospel Reflection for December 19, 2021, 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Readings: 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8-12, 14-16; Romans 16.25-27; Luke 1.26-38 “Here I am, God’s servant. Let it happen to me as you say.” – Luke 1.38 Mary, whose body becomes home to God, responds three times in Luke’s story of her call. Three times the angel Gabriel, God’s messenger, speaks to her. To the angel’s greeting, “Greetings, favored one, God is
Gospel Reflection for December 20, 2020 – 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »
This week’s SPIRIT is about caring for others, being a caregiver and showing compassion for those around us. Whether we care for an elderly person, a child, or someone with a disability, people have remarkable ways of living that can inspire us. Someone’s capacity for strength and resilience can teach us how to approach each
Music and the Gospel: “Smile,” Sidewalk Prophets Read More »
Christmas is a time of gift-giving, merry-making, family, and friends. It’s also a time frazzled nerves, fatigue, and stress. In all the rushing back and forth, it can be difficult to remember that Christmas is ultimately a time when we recognize all what we already have and the people in our life. We don’t have
Music and the Gospel: “When We’re Together,” Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell Read More »
We sometimes feel God’s presence in our life in surprising ways. Sometimes we can find God by taking a simple walk and connecting with the world around us. Other times, God’s presence arises in times of personal pain and darkness, times when we wonder “why me?” This week’s SPIRIT makes us aware that taking a
Music and the Gospel: “Arms Open,” The Script, 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »
When The Shelters’ sing out about rebel hearts, they are describing the theme of this week’s Spirit. This theme is about caring for others, being a caregiver and showing compassion for those around you. Whether you care for an elderly person, a child, or someone with a disability, People have remarkable ways of living that
Music and the Gospel: “Rebel Heart,” The Shelters, 4th Sunday Advent Read More »
With the holidays come family, friends, food, and presents. Also with the holidays can come stress, materialism, and fatigue. It can be really difficult to step back and remember what’s really important: being grateful for what we have. We don’t have to be stressed out and tired, trying to find the perfect gift and spending
Music and the Gospel: “That’s Christmas To Me,” Pentatonix; 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby stirred within her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice, “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the child of your womb.” Luke 1.41-42 The gospel focus narrows this Sunday. In Mary and Elizabeth Luke sees model believers who
Gospel Reflection for December 23rd, 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »
“Lights,” Ellie Goulding, Lights, Polydor UK Ltd. Gospel Reflection for December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent: As Elizabeth welcomes Mary and celebrates the new life of Jesus in her womb, we celebrate and give thanks for those who welcome us with such joy. Her example challenges us to be a welcoming presence in the world.
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