Wednesday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B16 December 2020 Rejoice! Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 24 Scripture: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you…” (1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18) Reflection: The word ‘Rejoice’ is sprinkled throughout the …
Tuesday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B15 December 2020 Are we there yet? Reading: Psalm 126 Scripture: “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with …
Monday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B14 December 2020 The Prophecy Reading: Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 Scripture: “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to …
Saturday in the Second Week of Advent, Year B12 December 2020 Words of Comfort Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11 Scripture: “Comfort, comfort my people says your God.”(Isaiah 40:1) Reflection: We have journeyed together this week, meandering through many and varied paths, coming full circle, back where we began, with the prophet Isaiah. We …
Friday in the Second Week of Advent, Year B11 December 2020 Reading: Mark 1: 1-8 Scripture: “I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (Mark 1:8) Reflection: There is no doubt that John’s ministry as forerunner/pacemaker is God-ordained and special. Not only does he call people to …
The call and mission entrusted to the prophetic voice (in the Church) is to engage, challenge and confront rulers, institutions and power structures; and their mode of operation. “So those in contemporary society who believe that the Church of God is about entertainment, emotional highs and prosperity, better go back …
St. Andrew Parish Church, Half-Way-TreeDecember 8, 2020. My sisters and brothers in Christ, I would like to use this opportunity to express publicly condolences to the members of the family of our late brother, Canon Ernle Patrick, his wife Juliet, his children, Sherryl and Richard, his siblings, members of the …
Thursday in the Second Week of Advent, Year B10 December 2020 Reading: Mark 1: 1-8 Scripture: “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way.” (Mark 1:2b) Reflection: What a pacesetter was John the Baptizer! He was an enigmatic character who seemed not to care one iota …
Wednesday in the Second Week of Advent, Year B09 December 2020 Reading: 2 Peter 3: 8-15a Scripture: “Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. So also our beloved brother Paul …
Tuesday in the second week of Advent, Year B08 December 2020 Reading: Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13 Scripture: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.” (Psalm 85:8) Reflection: Have you found …
Monday in the second week of Advent, Year B07 December 2020 Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 Scripture: “A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. ‘” (Isaiah 40:3) Reflection: A voice cries out; “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in …
The Second Sunday in Advent, Year B06 December 2020 The Collect: Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ …
