Advent Readings & Meditation – 1st Sunday
In the gentle whisper of Isaiah’s words, we find a beacon of hope – a promise that transcends the ages.
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Advent 1 – First Sunday Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer Guide for the First Sunday of Advent. For individual or group use.
“Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which will come to all the people; for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Wednesday Chapel: “Making the Effort”
One old familiar story, one video game, and one big misunderstanding.
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Father John: Easter Thoughts, Part 2 of 5
In this video, Father John reflects on the resurrection and God’s ever-present spirit based on the account from Matthew 28. He discusses the angel’s message to the women, the shock of encountering the empty tomb, and the assurance that Jesus is alive in spirit. Father John encourages viewers to trust in the constant presence of God’s spirit, especially during challenging times.
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Lenten Reading, Day 48
Lenten Daily Reading – Day 48
Text: Luke 24:13-35
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?”
Day 47, Easter Sunday – Devotional Guide
NEW LIFE: There is a moment, for those of us who believe, when we say, “Ah hah, I get it.”
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Lenten Reading, Day 47
Lenten Daily Reading – Day 47
Text: Matthew 28:1-10
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
Lenten Reading, Day 46
Lenten Daily Reading – Day 46
Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Lenten Reading, Day 45
Lenten Daily Reading – Day 45
Text: Luke 23
Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man inciting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.” Then Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He answered, “You say so.”
Day 45, Friday of Holy Week – Devotional Guide
MERCY AND GRACE: I have heard it said that the difference between mercy and grace is this: Mercy is getting what we don’t deserve, Grace is not getting what we do deserve.
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