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Let There Be Peace
December 22, 2019, Fourth Sunday of Advent. A reflection on Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph was troubled, in a state of un-peace in his heart upon knowing this very disturbing information that his fiancée was already pregnant before he could ever touch her. Enough reason for him to decide to dismiss her. But being a righteous man […]
Shout For Joy!
December 15, 2019, Third Sunday of Advent. A reflection on Matthew 11:2-11 We are now on the third Sunday of Advent and the Candle of Joy is lit. The third candle is pink and symbolizes joy. It is also the “Shepherd’s Candle,” and it is pink because in several traditions, rose is a liturgical color […]
Ready For Love?
December 8, 2019, Second Sunday of Advent. A reflection on Matthew 3:1-12 Today, we have lit the second candle, of love, in the advent wreath having two candles now lit together with the candle of hope. Last Sunday, we have emphasized that advent season or the advent is not only the preparation for the celebration […]
Keep Awake!
December 1, 2019, First Sunday of Advent. A reflection on Matthew 24:36-44. “Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” (v42) While the Advent Season is the prelude to the Christmas season it should be understood that it is looking beyond the annual celebration of the nativity of […]
The Theology of Struggle. 