Archive for December 2023

“The mystery of Godliness is great, which is Christ in you.”  St. Paul in the letter to the church at Colossae “He has bestowed on us His most precious and significant promises, so that you might become partakers in the divine nature.” St. Peter in his second epistle. When and was Jesus born? How was…

“The Word became fully human and became one of us . . . full of grace and truth.” John 1 What are you afraid of? What does it mean to be human? I’m afraid of AI.  Recently my son-in-law and me were talking about it.  He works in the world of computer tech and is…

“The Magi fell down and worshipped Him, presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” The Gospel of St. Matthew “The day is coming, and now has arrived, when the real worshippers of God will worship in Spirit and truth.”  Jesus Do you worship?  If so, how? What is the “right” way to worship? In…

“I’ll have a blue Christmas without you; I’ll be so blue just thinking about you.” Elvis Presley “All night long I drench my bed in tears.” David in Psalm 6 What color do you most connect with Christmas? Green? Red? White? What about Bue?  Blue is the color of Hanukkah, which started this past week. …

“How can this be since I am a virgin?”  Mary “And they brought forth their firstborn son and wrapped him and swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger.” Luke 2 What comes to mind when you hear the above passages?  Most likely some type of image of Mary piously and prayerfully conversing with an…