Candlemas, celebrated on February 2nd, marks the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, a significant event in the liturgical calendar. In the
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“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” John 3:5 Suggested Prayer:
How can we not help but feel anxious in our current environment? We have been living in a pandemic for nearly a year now which has claimed the life
This week’s Gospel from Matthew reveals the birth of the Messiah and the Feast of the Epiphany. The magi have arrived in Jerusalem, and after
The third weekend of Advent is upon us and is known as Gaudete Sunday. It signals the approach of Joy for the Christmas Season, the birth of our
This week’s connecting point Jesus is giving his disciples a pep talk. He knows the journey he is preparing them for is a tough
When have I witnessed Christ’s light shining through someone? “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.”
How can my light guide others toward Christ? In today’s first reading the Prophet Malachi tells us that God says, “I am sending my messenger to
How can I be a light to foster unity in a divided world? In the first and second readings this weekend there are two themes that jump out to me. In
What is the Green Team? In the Fall of 2018, the idea of a Green Team surfaced in a Leadership Team discussion. Shortly after the discussion
Where are the dark places in my life that need light? This week’s Gospel reading discusses the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“How do I receive Jesus as the most important gift of Christmas?” Giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is a spiritual activity of the
How can I find strength to work through my daily anxieties? When I look back over the high & lows of my life, I sometimes wondered why God kept
All of us experience times of darkness. These dark times are usually the result of the hardships life gives us: the death of a loved one; serious
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. We find this quote in both
“How can I give life to a lifeless situation?” Have you ever taken a walk at night with only a flashlight to guide you? If so, you have
How can my living reflect God’s Light? In this Sunday readings, we hear about Christ’s light and how it should reflect on others. Christ’s
We all have desire to be light to others, to be kind, compassionate and gentle. Yet, that desire can often be too easily squelched by moments when