4th Sunday of Advent – “How Can This Be?”
Luke 1:26-38 | 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B “How Can This Be?” Mary’s response to Gabriel echoed through the years: “How can this be…?” when she gave birth in a manger and three wise men visited. “How can this…
3rd Sunday of Advent – A Man in the Desert, A Baby in the Manger
John 1:6-8 | 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B A Man in the Desert, A Baby in the Manger Over Thanksgiving weekend I cooked for our Thanksgiving meal. To avoid burned edges, I paid close attention at the timer. When…
2nd Sunday of Advent – What Do You Know For Certain?
Mark 1:1-8 | 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B What Do You Know For Certain? On the Elon University chaplain’s blog a few weeks ago, the chaplain wrestled with what she knew for certain. There isn’t much that is guaranteed,…
1st Sunday of Advent – God of Extravagance, God of Soporific Motors
Mark 13:33-37 | 1st Sunday of Advent, Year, B God of Extravagance, God of Soporific Motors This gospel always worries me. I need a lot of sleep, and I can sleep most anywhere. I’ve missed some gorgeous scenery because I…
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – Swimming in the Grey
Matthew 25:31-46 | Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Year A Swimming in the Grey It’s election season, which is not my favorite time. Elections bring out the worst in us—they reduce everything and everyone to a simple…
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Exposure: the Power in Relationship
Matthew 25:14-30 | 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Exposure: the Power in Relationship I came across many interpretations of The Parable of the Talents as well as a number of apt connections with other scripture passages (including several…