She walks the dusty trails until her ankles swell and her back pulsates in pain. Her womb, distended in the eighth month of pregnancy, slows her down, yet also gives …
Today’s prayers come from John Birch’s new book The Act of Prayer Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; Luke 1:46-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Opening Prayer At the rising of the dawn …
Following yesterdays post of Advent music, I have been asking some of my friends: What appeals to the youth in your congregation. Here are some of the suggestions that have been given …
Nativity scenes have always fascinated me. Even as a child, my mother had to protect the small baby Jesus in her nativity set from my chubby little hands. I was …
Christmas isn’t here yet and I love to listen to music that reminds me of that. Here are some of my favourites: I chose this version because I love the lyrics …
The baby stirs, Gently brushing the warming hay From a face still crinkled by the passage of birth. His tiny hands, clutching at invisible stars, Already destined to be fastened …
This afternoon’s post is the second in the series Advent in Art by Mark Pierson. You may like to access these directly at Advent in Art or follow Thalia Kehoe Rowden …
Mary’s Act of Hospitality Let’s start with Tanner’s depiction of the Annunciation, where Mary looks, frankly, less than thrilled. Luke tells the story, sourced presumably from Mary herself, years later, …
I posted this prayer on Facebook this morning and have been thinking about the wonder of breath ever since. Breath is miraculous. It is life. Some feel it is the …
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