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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.27.13

Liturgy Come into this sacred space to worship our God whose teaching is perfect; whose directions are sure. Come into this holy place to worship our God whose standards are right; whose commandment is clear; whose judgements are true. We come with holy fear – to be given life, and made wise, to have our hearts stirred and our eyes […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.20.13

Liturgy O God of steadfast love, at the wedding in Cana we hear of your Son, Jesus turning water into wine, delighting all who were there. God of miracles, transform our hearts by your Spirit, that we may use our varied gifts to show forth the light of your love. Help us live in peace, so that we too, may […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.13.13

Liturgy The Word you spoke, and keep speaking, O God, is the life, the sustenance, of all that is – seen and unseen. The Life you gave, and keep giving, O Christ, is the recreation, the renewed birth of every broken, wounded and sinful creature. The breath you breathed, and keep breathing, O Spirit, is the inspiration for creativity, compassion […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.06.13

Liturgy There is a time for everything and a season for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted, a time to break down, and a time to build up, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.30.12

Liturgy The people walking in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and all authority will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.23.12

Liturgy God spoke in the beginning; out of darkness came night and day, out of emptiness came creation, out of loneliness came humankind. And God said, “This is very good.” God spoke when the world was troubled; giving voice to prophets from the earliest days, moving through Mary as she gave birth to her child, crying as a vulnerable baby […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 12.16.12

Liturgy Emmanuel, God with us, Savior to captives and prisoners everywhere, at the celebration of your birth be with each lonely soul exiled behind bars. Emmanuel, God with us, Savior to leaders and rulers everywhere, at the celebration of your birth protect those with power from temptations of tyranny and exploitation. Emmanuel, God with us, Savior to families and friends […]