ADVENT 2025 – DAY ONE

The LORD loves the righteous;the LORD cares for the stranger;     he sustains the orphan and widow,    but frustrates the way of the wicked.[PSALM 147:8] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 146, 147; PM Psalm 111, 112, 113Amos 1:1-5,13-2:8; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Luke 21:5-19  A few words of introduction to this year’s Advent reflections. I’ve been doing these off andContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY ONE”

ADVENT DAY THIRTEEN

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Friday, December 13, 2024Isaiah 7:10-252 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5Luke 22:14-30 When I was in college, I had the good fortune of being a part of two performances of George FriedrichContinueContinue reading “ADVENT DAY THIRTEEN”

FRIDAY OF ADVENT 1

Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to write and appeal to you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. For certain intruders have stolen in among you, people who long ago were designated for this condemnation asContinueContinue reading “FRIDAY OF ADVENT 1”