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 noteContinueContinue reading “THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT”
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ADVENT DAY TEN
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Tuesday, December 10, 2024Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-251 Thessalonians 5:12-28Luke 21:29-38 The above three verses from Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians have been one of the anchor passages of my life and myContinueContinue reading “ADVENT DAY TEN”
ADVENT JOY
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 17, 2023 [And Mary said,] “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.”Luke 1:46-48 Advent – Day 15Sunday, December 17Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-551ContinueContinue reading “ADVENT JOY”