Month: December 2020
Blessings in Shedding and Renewal
Read More: Blessings in Shedding and RenewalI have yet to meet someone reluctant to say good-by to 2020; in fact, good riddance is what one hears most often. That said, in the major
The Ritual of Oranges
Read More: The Ritual of OrangesEspecially in the northern hemisphere, citrus is a gift in Christmastide. When my grandfather was young, the best present he received was a fresh orange. These were expensive
Humor Adds Perspective
Read More: Humor Adds PerspectiveWhen we need perspective on our lives, humor reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously and gives the delight of a good laugh sending troubles away for
Finding One’s Spark
Read More: Finding One’s SparkIn the midst of Christmastide, may we all take note of the joy and beauty in the small moments of life. May we appreciate taste, smell, all the
The Gift of Lessons and Carols
Read More: The Gift of Lessons and CarolsMay the beauty of Lessons and Carols of Christmas flow over you and enter your soul. Hear the story of God’s saving love for us all as told
Blessed Feast of St. Stephen
Read More: Blessed Feast of St. StephenBlessed Feast of St. Stephen. Happy Boxing Day.Today let us take a moment to remember our baptismal promises to proclaim the Good News of Christ by Word and
Merry Christmas
Read More: Merry ChristmasDAY 1 Enjoy an array of Nativity Scenes, music from Sarah, the Diocesan virtual choir with our own Bill Snyder, and prayers for the joyous day.
When Love Came Down
Read More: When Love Came DownToday we receive once again Love embodied on this Earth as we celebrate Jesus’s birth. No doubt we each have our favorite carols at Christmas, and my two
The mercy and love of a snowy day
Read More: The mercy and love of a snowy dayBy the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow
Choosing Generosity over Complaint
Read More: Choosing Generosity over ComplaintOver the past week the world conspired to teach the value of generosity, especially the usefulness of generosity in helping us overcome the bitterness of self-focus and complaint.