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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
