When Jesus was baptized, a voice spoke from heaven proclaiming Jesus to be the son of God, and God’s spirit was present like a dove descending from heaven. Up to…
We remember the magi (gentile adherents of Persian religions) coming to see the Christ, as far as we know the first gentiles to do so. From the beginning, though his…
Simeon and Anna had both received divine revelation about the baby they encountered in the temple. They spread rejoicing to those around them that God had fulfilled in this child…
John the Baptist came to prepare the way of Christ, to announce a call to repentance, and bring comfort that the Christ was to be revealed shortly. But people tend…
John came with baptism as a symbol of Repentance. Jesus began his ministry preaching repentance. Peter tells his readers that judgment has been delayed to let as many as possible…
Christ will return with justice and with mercy. We need to continue to prepare our hearts and minds and cleanse our spirits so that when Christ comes we are not…
In the Ezekiel reading, God promises to be a faithful shepherd. Unlike our human rulers, God will continue to provide and care for us. But God will also hold us…
The parable of the talents initially reminds us of money and material resources. God has provided for us and is calling on us to use His provision to further the…
The parable of the 10 bridesmaids speaks of the importance of being ready for the unexpected, and uses this as a call to prepare for the coming judgment. So how…