Lk 2:41-52
Hanging out at the Temple
I can hear my dad say to one of my endless questions that began with “why…?” “Because I said so” I never found this a satisfying answer. I really had no control over the adult world. This was just one more example.
In the gospel reading on December 31st, where we [...]

Is 52:7-10
Heb 1:1-6
Jn 1:18 or 1:1-5, 9-14.
Advent Tools and Christmas Light
This week I was torn between writing something for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas which was anywhere between eight to twenty-four hours later…depending on when you go to church. On the one hand I think for many people, or at least myself, are [...]

Zep 3:14-18a
Phil 4:4-7
Lk. 3:10-18
The Peace that Surpasses All
The 17th of December’s readings gave me a lot to think about. However, the reading that really snuck into my soul space was the second reading from Paul to the Philippians. Our homilist did a great job talking about the concept of joy and rejoicing, but the phrase [...]

Bar 5:1-9
Phil 1:4-6, 8-11
Lk. 3:1-6
A Timeless Message
The Second week of Advent has come and gone. I was on call for my hospice and each day was full of folks who were getting ready to go home to God. I would come home each night and even though I was full of thoughts about the readings [...]

Jer. 33:14-16
1 Thes. 3:12-4:2
Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36
Barren Branches
I love this time of year when I can see the bare branches against the sunset. I love the shapes and the curves of the trees that are usually hidden by the leaves. Everything becomes remarkably visible.
As we begin this season of Advent we are invited to journey our [...]