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The Gospel of John: John 1:43-51 Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, JesusContinue reading “Reflection on John 1:43-51 Second Sunday after the Epiphany 17 Jan 2021”

Let us pray: Everlasting God, we give thanks for this new day and as we gather here this morning to focus on the Baptism of our Lord, let us remember our own Baptisms and our calling to be Christians. May we be filled with such joy as we believe in you that our hearts overflowContinue reading “First Sunday after the Epiphany 10 January 2021 Baptism of our Lord)”

The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”Continue reading “Second Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 3, 2021”

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)”

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”