January 5: We see God among us

January 5: We see God among us

God revealed in human form Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that...
December 29:  Christ is here – Sing to the Lord

December 29: Christ is here – Sing to the Lord

Growing in wisdom and faith On the first Sunday of Christmas we find the boy Samuel and the boy Jesus, both in the temple, both growing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and humankind. We too have returned to the house of God “to sing psalms, hymns, and...
December 24:  Christmas Eve – Christ with Us

December 24: Christmas Eve – Christ with Us

Light that overcomes darkness  In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through...
Worship – January 9 – Baptism of our Lord

Worship – January 9 – Baptism of our Lord

God Adopted as God’s Children Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “pass through the waters . . . the rivers . . ....