The Gospel of Luke 2:1-20In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Day December 25, 2024”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 1:39-55 Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday of Love, December 22, 2024
The Gospel of Luke 1:39-55In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loudContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 1:39-55 Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday of Love, December 22, 2024”
Reflection on the Epistle Philippians 4:4-7 Third Sunday of Advent The Sunday of Joy December 15, 2024
Philippians 4:4-7Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guardContinue reading “Reflection on the Epistle Philippians 4:4-7 Third Sunday of Advent The Sunday of Joy December 15, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 3:1-6 Second Sunday of Advent December 8 2024
The Gospel of Luke 3:1-6In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word ofContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 3:1-6 Second Sunday of Advent December 8 2024”
Reflection on the Season of ADVENT 2024
During the season of Advent give your heart to love today, not to old thoughts of who you were, but to the new idea that your kindness could change another life. Give your mind to hope today, not to the usual list of impossibilities, but to a single faith that goodness is today, And theContinue reading “Reflection on the Season of ADVENT 2024”
Reflection on Thanksgiving 2024
The Collect for Thanksgiving:Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, toContinue reading “Reflection on Thanksgiving 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21:25-36 First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024
The Gospel of Luke 21:25-36Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavensContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21:25-36 First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 18:33-37 Christ the King Sunday November 24, 2024
The Gospel of John 18:33-37Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handedContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 18:33-37 Christ the King Sunday November 24, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 13:1-8 Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 13:1-8As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”When he was sitting onContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 13:1-8 Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2024”
Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2024
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” – Philippians 1:3Let us remember The veterans of yesterday and today in prayer:Father, we could never thank our military men and women enough for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people. Yet today we lift up our voices to express gratefulness andContinue reading “Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2024”
Reflections by Bob 