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Advent (the second coming)
There is no cloud of glory can define, no gates of heaven can confine; there is no dogma, doggerel, or doctrine can describe, no earnest imitation reinscribe him. Christ’s coming cannot be constrained or restrained by our rituals of mortality.Our candles are dimmed, our illuminated manuscripts … Continue reading
Posted in Advent Meditations, Holy Days, poetry, prayer
Tagged Advent, Christ, nativity, second coming
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Be patient
When our children were small and there were too many things to do with the two hands that I have, one of the children, wise and observant, noticed that often their requests were met with the same, repeated phrase. I realized this one day when they asked me, “for a drink, now please, and not in a minute.”
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Sneaky Jesus
We cannot righteous our way to redemption. That’s where Jesus comes in. Continue reading
Posted in Advent Meditations, lectionary reflection, sermon
Tagged forgiveness, judgement, redemption, second coming, terrorism, Year A Advent 1
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