The Shepherdess Writes
Advent 3B Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 One of the most significant symbols of Advent, among other seasons of the church, is light. We have candles and stars as symbols on our paraments, we light extra candles for worship during this time of year, and see tons of sparkling and glimmering lights all around [...]
Advent 1B Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 This past week I had the privilege of spending Thanksgiving week with some friends of mine on their family’s farm in Dushor, PA. This isn’t just any farm, either. It’s a Christmas tree farm! It was a great way to begin this season of so many holidays and celebrations. [...]
O dawn of the east, brightness of light eternal, and sun of justice: come, and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Amen (homily from the fourth Wednesday of Advent) That prayer is from around the fourth century and it was and is traditionally prayed on December 21st. It is [...]
December 10, 2011
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