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December 7, 2016

Volume 133, Issue #25

Lectionary

January 6, Epiphany of the Lord: Matthew 2:1–12

If people can approach the faith without thinking they already know what it is, they might hear the good news for themselves.

January 1, First Sunday after Christmas Day: Matthew 2:13-23

What troubles me about the holy family's flight to Egypt is that God, in Jesus, runs away.

December 25, Christmas Day: John 1:1-14

We don't need to explain logos theology; we need to bear witness to Jesus coming into our world.

December 24, Christmas Eve: Luke 2:1-20

Our busyness at Christmas hides God's busyness for us—but Luke's Gospel reveals it.

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