And Mary sang: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him … [Read more...] about Advent day 17- The great scattering
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Advent day 16- Metaphors
And Mary sang: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has … [Read more...] about Advent day 16- Metaphors
A hymn for advent day 15, for tragedy day 4
Today, on what should be the most joyful Sunday in advent, we acknowledged the grief and prayers we hold for those who have lost their children, family members and teachers in Connecticut this past week. The following words are from the hymn we sang at the lighting of the advent wreath this week. It is all about Emmanuel, God with us in the sorrow. It is about … [Read more...] about A hymn for advent day 15, for tragedy day 4
Advent Day 14- How to see a mercy
And Mary sang: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.Somewhere in our … [Read more...] about Advent Day 14- How to see a mercy
Advent Day 13 with hearts broken
On this very sad night, when children and teachers have been shot to death, when families are desperately grieving, when words fail us, when we wonder what has gone wrong with our world, the season of advent voices our pain and hope for something better: Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly. Our world needs your healing and peace. … [Read more...] about Advent Day 13 with hearts broken