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Time for a Clean Sweep
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 Advent is the beginning of the end of all in us that is not yet Christ.  — Thomas Merton My theory about major house cleaning works like this: if […]
Advent: A Time for Re-Forming
Lectionary Reflection, First Sunday in Advent, Year B
November 27, 2011
This Sunday’s lessons offer many options for fresh approaches to Advent. Now is the time to invite people into a spiritual season of re-formation, contemplation, readiness, and action. (Photo by BLW Photography used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
What about Joseph?
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT, Year A, Dec. 19, 2010
This week’s gospel text offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the men in the pews. Consider lifting up Joseph as a fine example of counter-cultural discipleship and a strong male role model for today’s men and many challenges they face. (Photo by Rae Whitlock used under Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
Go and Show and Tell
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT, Year A, Dec. 12, 2010
Think about it. Here’s John, the bold prophet who pointed to Jesus as the One, who called for repentance and baptized many, and who now sits in Herod’s prison. It must have been lonely, dirty, dank and difficult being imprisoned in first century Judea.
Stewards of Advent: Wake, Watch, and Wait!
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Year A, Nov. 28, 2010
Wake up, sleepy Christian! Don’t be lulled into consumer compliance for the holiday season. Be stewards of Advent and celebrate the texts that call us to radical awareness God at work in the world and role in that work. (Photo by Per Ola Wiberg used under a Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
So What? Now What? God’s What!
Lectionary Reflection: December 15, 2008
How can a tiny, ethnic refugee baby compete with all the trimmings of an American holiday?
Are We There Yet?
Lectionary Reflection: December 8, 2008
Take a deep breath, silence the carols and the movies, step out of the kitchen, put down that list of things to buy and do, and turn to the 61st chapter of Isaiah.
