Wednesday, 06 January 2021 All glory to the Light Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6 Scripture: “Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice” (Isaiah 60:5) Reflection: Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, which marks the end of the Christmas season and the start…
Monday, 04 January 2021 Knowledge quickened with Love Reading: Sirach 24: 1-12 Scripture:“From eternity, in the beginning, he created me, and for eternity I shall not cease to exist.” (Sirach 24:9) Reflection: We do not always have a second Sunday after Christmas Day, as this depends on the day of the week on which Christmas Day falls.…
St. Jude’s Church The Second Sunday after Christmas Day, Year B 03 January 2021 The God who makes us smile The Collect: O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of Him who humbled Himself to share our humanity, Your Son…
St. Jude’s Church Saturday, 02 January 2021 The One True Light Hymn #300: Christ is the world’s true light, its Captain of Salvation (CPWI Hymnal #300) Verse 1: Christ is the world’s true light, its Captain of Salvation, the Daystar clear and bright of every race and nation. Reflection: Jesus is described as the Light…
Friday, 01 January 2021 They that serve the Lord Reading: Luke 2: 22-40 Scripture: “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.” (Luke 2:40) Reflection: So many of the things we thought would happen in 2020 did not happen, and some even went horribly wrong. Many of…
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 titled “Pandemic Productivity or Panicked…
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 4: 6,7) Reflection: People who are…
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 God of Israel retained for…
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 and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one…
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 name him Jesus.” Then Mary…
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 glory forever! Amen.” (Romans 15:…
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 firm as the heavens.”(Psalm 89:1-2)…