Author Archives: Bob

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the lightContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 1:1-18 First Sunday after Christmas (27 Dec 2020)”

Tonight we proclaim the hope that inspires us to keep moving forward on our journeys. We recognize the peace that extends from our souls into the world. We celebrate the joy that fills our spirits with excitement. And we herald the love passed between the Christ and us and between our neighbors and us. AsContinue reading “Christmas Eve reflection 2020”

Today we relight the first three candles of the Advent Wreath — the candles of HOPE, PEACE, and JOY. Now we light the fourth candle of Advent. This is the candle of LOVE. Jesus demonstrated self-giving love in his ministry as the Good Shepherd. Advent is a time for kindness, thinking of others, and sharingContinue reading “Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday of Love: (Blue Candle) Dec 20, 2020)”

Today we relight the first two candles of the Advent wreath. The candle of HOPE and the candle of PEACE. Now we light the third candle of Advent. This is the candle of JOY. As the coming of Jesus, our Savior, draws nearer, our joy builds with our anticipation of his birth. From the BookContinue reading “Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday of Joy: (Pink Candle) December 13, 2020”

Today we relight the candle of HOPE. Now we light the candle for the second Sunday in Advent. This is the candle of PEACE. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and our peace. From the prophet Isaiah: “For a child has been born for us, aContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent: Sunday of Peace (Dec 6, 2020)”

The Feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on Sunday, December 6, 2020. St. Nicholas was born around the year 280 A.D. He lived during the latter part of the third century into the first half of the fourth century in Asia Minor which is considered to be part of the modern day Turkey. St. NicholasContinue reading “The Feast of Saint Nicholas”

Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. ThenContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 13:24-37 (First Sunday in Advent)”

The Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from theContinue reading “Reflection on Christ the King Sunday – November 22, 2020”

The Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost) Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “There is peaceContinue reading “Reflection on the Epistle 1Thessalonians 5:1-11(24th Sunday After Pentecost)”

Let us pray the Collect for Veterans Day Gracious God, we give thanks for military men and women, both from the past and present, and for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people to secure the blessings of life, liberty, and justice for all. May our remembrance be a timely reminderContinue reading “Veterans Day Remembrance”