A reflection on the prologue to John.
Another Christmas Eve Reflection
Another Christmas Eve reflection from a previous year.
The Eve of the Nativity
A link to my Christmas Eve post from last year.
Prayers of the People for all Christmastide
A version of the Prayers of the People that I composed in 2010 for Christmastide. I think it works well for Christmas Eve…..
Prayers in the wake of the tragedy in Sandy Hook (updated)
I’m the father of a kindergartner. My heart is broken. Just broken. I can’t even get my head around this horrific tragedy. I can’t understand it, much less help others to understand it. But, I can pray. We all can.
Officiant
Lord Jesus, you call the little children to come to you. And it is to you that we come, and to you that we pray. Read More
prayers of the people for Advent 4C
The following prayers are based on the Song of Mary (The Magnificat), Luke 1:46-55.
Officiant
Our souls proclaim the greatness of you, O Lord, and we rejoice; for you have looked with favor on us, your servants; and you hear our prayers. Read More
from shame to blessing with haste – a reflection on Luke 1:39-55
The following is a reflection on Luke 1:39-55, the Gospel lesson for the fourth Sunday in Advent in year C, according to the Revised Standard Lectionary.
“Enthroned Virgin and Child” from Burgundy, France. Ca. 1130. At The Cloisters, NYC. Photo by Rick Morley.
…Mary set out and went with haste…
But, why? Read More
prayers of the people for advent 3c
The following prayers are based on Isaiah 12:2-6, the First Song of Isaiah, the Canticle appointed for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Celebrant
In the hushed anticipation of your coming, O Lord, lead us with rejoicing in the light of your glory; that we might be ready for you, and eager to pray. Read More
a winnowing fork in the road – a reflection on Luke 3:7-18
The following is a reflection on Luke 3:7-18, the Gospel lesson for Advent 3C, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. This reflection is a selection from my book Going to Hell, Getting Saved.
Madonna and Child from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Rick Morley.
There’s a fantastic scene in the third chapter of the Gospel of Luke where we’re introduced to the wild-eyed prophet John the Baptist. Read More
prayers of the people for advent 2c
The following prayers are based on Baruch 5:1-9, the Hebrew Bible Lesson appointed for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year C.
Celebrant
In the hushed anticipation of your coming, O Lord, lead us with joy in the light of your glory; that we might be ready for you, and eager to pray. Read More