ADVENT DAY TWENTY

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?”Matthew 11:2-3 Friday, December 20, 2024Isaiah 10:5-19   2 Peter 2:17-22Matthew 11:2-15 The haunting question from John the Baptist immediately calls toContinueContinue reading “ADVENT DAY TWENTY”

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”