SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sunday, December 8, 2024Baruch 5:1-9or Malachi 3:1-4Philippians 1:3-11Luke 3:1-6Canticle 4 or 16 In the tender compassion of our God    the dawn from on high shall break upon us,To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,    and to guide our feet into the way of peace.Canticle 16, Book of Common Prayer, p. 92-93Continue reading "SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT"

ADVENT DAY SEVEN

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.1 Thessalonians 4:13 Saturday, December 7, 2024Isaiah 4:2-61 Thessalonians 4:13-18Luke 21:5-19 No one ever really knows what to say to comfort someone whose loved one hasContinue reading "ADVENT DAY SEVEN"

ADVENT DAY SIX

“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers.Luke 20:46-47 Friday, December 6, 2024IsaiahContinue reading "ADVENT DAY SIX"