Transfiguration of Our Lord
I have always loved the last three words which God the Father spoke at the Transfiguration – “Listen to Him.” That is the command given to every Christian – listen to Jesus. Don’t make up a version of Him that … Continued
Second Sunday after Epiphany 2024
The Second Sunday after EpiphanyJohn 2:1-1114 January, Anno Domino 2024 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved Bride of the Lord Jesus Christ, St. John tells us that … Continued
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Behold the over-flowing abundance of God’s kingdom of mercy! When man’s righteousness falls short of the glory of God (and it ALWAYS does!) God’s mercy in Christ flows down in rivers of the finest wine. The master of the feast … Continued
Baptism of Our Lord 2024
The Baptism of Our Lord7 January, Anno Domini 2024St. Matthew 3:13-17 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved Baptized of God, We are not so full of wisdom … Continued
Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord 2024
The Festival of the Epiphany of Our Lord6 January, Anno Domini 2024Ephesians 3:1-12 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved Gentiles, When the magi stepped into the home … Continued
Baptism of our Lord
If you had any doubts about the great treasure that your Baptism is, look to the Baptism of Our Lord. There, with the utmost clarity do you see what has been done for and to you in the washing of … Continued
Eve of the Circumcision and Naming of Jesus 2023
The Eve of the Circumcision and Naming of Jesus31 December, Anno Domini 2023St. Luke 2:21 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved children of God, The event seems … Continued
First Sunday after Christmas 2023
The First Sunday after Christmas31 December, Anno Domini 2023St. Luke 2:22-40 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Children of God, Too often we over-spiritualize the Scriptures, especially when … Continued
First Sunday after Christmas
When the appointed time had come the Creator of heaven and earth was brought to His temple by His faithful mother and father to present Him to the Lord in remembrance of Israel’s deliverance from bondage in Egypt at the … Continued
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord 2023
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord25 December, Anno Domini 2023St. John 1:1-14 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved chosen in Christ by the will of … Continued