It happened to Samuel, it happened to Jesus; Paul tells the Colossians what it truly means to grow in wisdom and favor with God. To be mature in Christ is…
The long-awaited Promised One comes. Micah prophesies this Shepherd-Ruler will bring security and peace to God’s people. Mary sings the ancient song of fortune’s reversal as God enters our world…
At first glance it’s hard to reconcile John the Baptist’s words in the Gospel with the other two lessons. Zephaniah proclaims a joyful celebration because their long-awaited king has come…
The call to “prepare the way of the Lord” echoed in the ears of God’s people through the centuries and stands center stage in the readings today. Despite these urgings…
How can we participate in the coming kingdom of Christ? That is the challenge Advent presents to us. God promises to usher in a new order, where justice and righteousness…
Who’s in charge? At times the world appears to be out of control. Even faithful Christians wonder about the strange and often evil things they encounter. Our prayer, “Thy kingdom…
We start the “countdown to glory,” finding ourselves focused on the last things…or at least the last weeks of the church year. We live in a world where many claim…
All Saints’ Day celebrates the baptized people of God—living or dead—who make up the body of Christ; and find that love of God and love for their neighbor have pushed…
There is a fine line between revering the past and moving beyond it to do the work at hand. Moses is remembered with honor... and then Joshua moves his people…
Life can ask a lot of us. God asks for even more. It’s not just a matter of our giving up what we treasure—but it starts there. The writer of…