Monthly Archives: December 2025

I think I was in the 4 year old class at Sunday School when we had to memorize the Lord’s Prayer. Most folks say it every Sunday so it is familiar and albeit comforting and comfortable for us. In confirmand … Continue reading →

The daily drowning of ourselves reminds us of the new life that comes through the waters of Holy Baptism. We get to be partakers in the sacred mystery that is dying, being buried, then resurrected. Sent forth to be servants … Continue reading →

Before the lights stop sparkling, while the carols still ring in our hearts, I’d like to share with you the beautiful hymn, Love Came Down at Christmas.  Words to this lovely poem were written by Christina Rosetti in 1885.  The … Continue reading →

My husband is a “never give up” on the team kinda’ guy.  He loves baseball and always watches his favorite Mets’ games. Sometimes they are amazing, but sadly, for years, they have not made it to the playoffs.  Baseball is … Continue reading →

Another year is over in a few days. This year has gone by faster than any other I have experienced in my life. I wonder if each year will go by faster than the year before? As you begin 2026, … Continue reading →

This is the way the church calendar works. Instead of telling us all about the birth of Jesus, letting us in on the laughter and love that surrounded that little manager in Bethlehem, we are brought to the story of Saint … Continue reading →

AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the … Continue reading →

What a glorious Christmas song:  “O Holy Night the stars are brightly shining!”  There we are on the darkened hillside with the shepherds.  Only the stars light up the clear night sky.  The music builds and our voices go higher to … Continue reading →

He was an actual, real-life, human, historical person. Even the Roman Empire, mighty as it was, certified his authenticity. Son of David. Son of God. Son of Man. 25,000 ancient manuscripts confirm the truth, and yet some people still don’t … Continue reading →

Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night,though dark the winter and cheerless,the rising sun shall crown you with light,be strong and loving and fearless. Love be our song and love our prayerand love our endless story;may God fill ev’ry day … Continue reading →