Third Sunday of Advent (Year 2, NL)
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Wisdom and favor (Luke 2:22-40)
The hymns of Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon reflect the worship material of early Christians.
December 31, Christmas 1B (Isaiah 61:10–62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4–7; Luke 2:22–40)
Simeon and Anna echo the worship material of ancient Israel.
Catharsis at church
The book of Ezra helped me realize how bad most congregations are at handling big emotions.
Preparing for winter, preparing for God
The Spirit’s presence often feels like winter’s dry wind.
An Omicron Christmas
I don’t know if this is the pandemic’s end game. I do know that new things are already being born in us.
December 24 and 25, Nativity (Isaiah 9:2–7; Luke 2:1–20)
Preachers who value their pulpit would be wise to avoid Isaiah 9 this Christmas Eve.
Prophecy grounded in history (Luke 2:22-40)
Anna and Simeon’s hope precedes their encounter with Jesus.
December 31, Christmas 1B (Luke 2:22-40)
Luke insists that Jesus is a child of Israel.
Sunday, December 28, 2014: Luke 2:22-40
Luke’s first two chapters are a metaphorical retirement home for elders who are “looking forward to the consolation of Israel.”
Beginnings and endings
After 48 years as a minister of word and sacrament, I will retire at the end of January.
Mysteries of February
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.