“The hope of truth and of freedom is already ours, dearly beloved, but if we are to attain truth and freedom in reality we must endure and persevere.” St Cyprian St. Cyprian We are just passed the midpoint of our… Read More ›
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What do you believe?
“For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved…But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of… Read More ›
Anticipation
“May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the… Read More ›
Have you prepared a dwelling place?
“Should you build me a house to dwell in?” 2 Samuel 7:5 Christmas Eve, a time of excitement. All our preparations have led us to this very moment, the day before our Lord is born. Have you prepared a dwelling… Read More ›
The messenger
“I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” Malachi 3:1 Wow, I can’t believe Christmas is almost here. These last four weeks have flown by. In today’s readings from Malachi chapter 3 and Luke chapter 1, we… Read More ›
Peace in a promise
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1:46 “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.” (Luke 2:14) In the readings today from 1 Samuel chapter 2 and Luke… Read More ›
Final preparations
“…the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the dove is heard in our land.” Song of Songs 2:11-12 Wow! … Read More ›
Excitement of new life
“And you will have joy and gladness,and many will rejoice at his birth” Luke 1:14 If you are a parent, do you recall the first time you heard the news that you were going to bring a child into this… Read More ›
Infusion of joy
“… the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.” Matthew 1:20 Have you ever had a dream that spoke… Read More ›
Anticipation with joy
“… all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” Psalm 72:17 We are one week away from the birth of our Lord. Are you excited? I remember my excitement as a child awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa would bring. … Read More ›