And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness.: Christ is the light of all lights. We associate candles with Advent and Christmas. Glowing candles are twinkling and radiant in our homes, and in our churches, where weContinue reading “Reflection on the Season of Advent 2025”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receiveContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025”
Reflection on the Feast of St. Nicholas December 6, 2025
Let us Pray the collect for the Feast of St. Nicholas Grant, Almighty God, that your church may be so inspired by the example of your servant Nicholas of Myra, that it may never cease to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Feast of St. Nicholas December 6, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025”
Reflection on Thanksgiving 2025
This year Thanksgiving will be a little different. Our usual family gathering will have two empty chairs. A grandfather. Husband, father and friend for one and a son, brother and loved one for the other. We try to understand that empty chairs are inevitable, but do we fully understand. Can we accept it and moveContinue reading “Reflection on Thanksgiving 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing.Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025”
Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2025
Every November 11th, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. For many of us, this day carries personal significance. As a proud veteran of the Vietnam war, I know firsthand the cost of service, the survival bond of comradeship, and the continuingContinue reading “Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2025”
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