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 theContinueContinue reading “ADVENT DAY SIXTEEN”

A LIGHT FOR REVELATION

Simeon took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”Luke 2:28-32 Friday, February 2, theContinueContinue reading “A LIGHT FOR REVELATION”

THURSDAY OF ADVENT 3

The Ten Bridesmaids – Matthew 25:1-13. Artwork by the Jesus Mafa Community, Cameroon, Africa [Jesus said:] “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; butContinueContinue reading “THURSDAY OF ADVENT 3”