A Time for Everything

Thursday, 31 December 2020 A time for everything Reading: Luke 2: 22 – 40 Scripture:“…for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” (Luke 2: 30-32) Reflection:Rajini Coore’s article …

The Redemption Plan

Wednesday, 30 December 2020 The Redemption Plan Reading: Galatians 4: 4-7 Scripture: “And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.” (Galatians …

Rejoice in the Lord

Monday, 28 December 2020 Rejoice in the Lord Reading: Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Scripture: “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God…” (Isaiah 61: 10a) Reflection: This passage from Isaiah, written at the end of the Babylonian Exile,  is a reminder of the love that the …

The New Light

The First Sunday after Christmas Day, Year B 27 December 2020 The New Light The Collect: Almighty God, You have poured upon us the new light of Your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives …

Faithful Submission

Thursday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B 24 December 2020 Faithful Submission Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 Scripture: “The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will …

All we need is love!

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B 23 December 2020 All we need is love! Reading: Romans 16: 25-27 Scripture: “Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ…the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the …

God’s Mercy and Faithfulness

Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B22 December 2020 God’s Mercy and Faithfulness Reading:  Psalm 89: 1-4, 19-26 Scripture: “I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as …

God’s Kingdom endures forever

Monday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B21 December 2020 God’s Kingdom endures forever Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16 Scripture: “Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me, your throne shall be established forever. (2 Samuel 7:16) Reflection: The current pandemic has forced us to acknowledge that His kingdom …

Do not be afraid

The Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year B20  December 2020 Do not be afraid The Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by Your daily visitation, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, at His coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the …

Will your anchor hold?

Saturday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B19 December 2020Will your anchor hold? Hymn:Will your anchor hold (CPWI #564)             Verse 1:            Will your anchor hold in the storms of life                                       when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?                                       When …

Prepare the way!

Friday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B 18 December 2020Prepare the way! Reading: John 1: 6-8, 19-28 Scripture: “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself …

Who are you?

Thursday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B 17 December 2020 Who are you? Reading: John 1: 6-8,19-28 Scripture: “Who are you?”… Are you Elijah?”… “Are you the prophet?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the …