Aquamarine Epiphany
What a woman's diadem is designed to do it to catch the eye. It conveys wealth. It offers a vision of beauty. It establishes a certain understanding of social order. …
Epiphany’s eve
The eve of the feast of the Epiphany is a magical and mystical time not to be wasted by the speed of life. It is winter and the light is…
blessings
When a child was born to a family in Celtic Christianity, the midwife spoke a blessing on the newborn. New things need blessings. As we enter this new year, what…
incarnation
The incarnation is a challenging idea for most people. How does God become human in Jesus? And why? At the altar railing I find that it is best to try…
unto us a face is born
Reading Psalm 27 today I saw these lines: My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. and I was reminded of the importance…
Prince of Peace
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you…
Holy Innocents
The Family Flees: French, wood and egg tempra, 14h century, Metropolitan Museum or Art. The Feast of the Holy Innocents is a rude awakening from Christmas bundles, boxes and bows. …
But why?
O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O…
a time for singing
When I saw this music video, I was standing, hanging Christmas ornaments on my Christmas tree, very soon tears were streaming down my face and I found myself needing…
cheesy love in Advent
Savory Crab Cheesecake Appetizer (serves 20) 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup melted butter combine well and spread on the bottom of a 10-inch springform…