by Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber There is something about this year that has helped me insert myself into the Jesus Birth Narrative. I’m bonding with Mary this year. I have been taking time for imaginative prayer and really putting myself in the scene with Mother Mary. There are 2 moments that have really captured my … Continue reading Touching Foreheads With God | December 24, 2020
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About Mary | December 20, 2020
by the Rev. James B. Craven III Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. That prayer, which most likely … Continue reading About Mary | December 20, 2020
Lighting the Candle of Joy | Dec 13, 2020
On the Third Sunday of Advent we light a candle for Joy.
Advent Waiting/Pandemic Waiting
Advent begins tomorrow. Every year, I talk about Advent as a season of waiting. This year, all of us understand Advent better than ever. We have been in a time of waiting since March. Waiting for this pandemic to be done so that we can get back to our normal lives. But then, over these … Continue reading Advent Waiting/Pandemic Waiting
We are on a roller coaster!
We have to find ways to calm the anxiety about education in this pandemic time.
Being Your Own Prophet | December 6, 2020
An invitation to an Advent of pointing to both plague and promise in your own life.
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