ADVENT DAY SEVENTEEN

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.isaiah 9:2 Tuesday, December 17, 2024Isaiah 9:1-72 Peter 1:12-21Luke 22:54-69 Those who live in a rural area perhaps are more familiar with dark nights.  But those who live in an urban areaContinue reading "ADVENT DAY SEVENTEEN"

ADVENT DAY SIXTEEN

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.”Luke 22:42 Monday, December 16, 2024Isaiah 8:16-9:12 Peter 1:1-11Luke 22:39-53 The above Gospel reading from Matthew, which takes place as Jesus is about to be arrested, seems an odd choice for Advent. Yet that is the way theContinue reading "ADVENT DAY SIXTEEN"

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,    for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.Canticle 9, Book of Common Prayer, p. 86 This is the Third Sunday of Advent. We light the third candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of Joy. A keen observer will noteContinue reading "THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT"