Reflections for

First Sunday after Christmas, Dec 28, 2014

Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40

Living by the Word

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Mark 1:4–11

Dec 27, 2011 by P. C. Enniss

Years ago during the Christmas season, I was in the office of the inner-city congregation I served when the intercom buzzed. "There is a young man here who wants to see you," said the secretary. I knew what that meant. There were many homeless in the neighborhood, and they all asked for money, especially at Christmas.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Paul's powerful metaphor

Galatians 4:4-7

Dec 26, 2011 by P. C. Enniss

Metaphor is essential to grasping the divine/human character of God. Nowhere is metaphor used more compellingly than by the apostle Paul, especially in his use of the word "adoption" as a metaphor for God's loving grace.

Living by the Word

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Galatians 4:4–7

Dec 20, 2011 by P. C. Enniss

With all of the pressures of preparing for Christmas Day—the coming and going, the parties and presents—the Sunday following Christmas is welcome indeed.

Faith Matters

Mysteries of February

Jan 31, 2011 by Carol Zaleski

This month could be consecrated to all hidden preparations, to children in the womb and to those who long to conceive. In February all is potency, awaiting God's redeeming act.

Living by the Word

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Matthew 2:13–23

Dec 14, 2010 by Fred Craddock

Today is December 26. It is still Christmas and it will be until January 6. My mother did not think so. On the evening of December 25 she tossed the tree, put away the decorations, fed the family the leftovers and announced it was 365 days until Christmas. For her the Depression stole Christmas, widening the gulf between those who have and those who do not.

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