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Ruth A. Meyers
Ruth A. Meyers, an Episcopal priest, is associate professor of liturgics at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.
Christ for the world: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
When I think of the Christmas story, I see the crèche that was displayed each year in the front hall of my family home....
December 5, 2001
Wheat and chaff: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
John the Baptist’s fiery call to repentance sounds harsh when we’re in the midst of preparations for the baby Jesus. The birth of a child is usually preceded by joyful expectation....
November 21, 2001
A desert in bloom
Since I live near Lake Michigan, I take frequent walks along the lake and gaze out at the water, which stretches to the distant horizon....
November 21, 2001
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