Staying with 4th Sunday reading. Read in full here Matthew 1:18-25 “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. “ Joseph rocks the “obedient presence” of a Christ-follower. He had a dream, listened to an angelic messenger, woke up and “just did it.” …
Staying with 3rd Sunday of Advent reading As we close this week with Mary’s Song the Magnificat, we offer you a short guided meditation and the song from The Voice Translation— Mary is deeply moved by these amazing encounters—first with the messenger and then with her cousin, Elizabeth. Mary’s response can’t be contained in normal …
Staying with 3rd Sunday of Advent readingLuke ( full reading here) He has filled the hungry with good thingsbut has sent the rich away empty.” Mary Today we’re in awe of the Compassionate Presence of our friends! We’ve witnessed gifts for: survivors of human trafficking, sexual/domestic violence, children in Haiti, contributions to our food pantry, finances for …
Staying with 3rd Sunday of Advent readingLuke ( full reading here) and Mary’s yes to carry Christ “Let it be unto me, the handmaiden of the Lord.”“My does magnify the Lord and my spirit does rejoice in God my Savior.He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble.He has filled the hungry with …
Staying with 3rd Sunday of Advent readingLuke ( full reading here) “He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble.He has filled the hungry with good thingsbut has sent the rich away empty.” Mary So many people tell us, “I’ve been waiting forever and I’m sick and tired of waiting.” We, like …