The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of … Continue reading “I have become all things to all people…”

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; … Continue reading Speak, for your Servant is Listening

The Second Sunday after Christmas, Year B In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay … Continue reading “That which Once was Lost has Now Been Found”

Christmas Eve, Year B. The Collect O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one … Continue reading “The People Who have Walked in Darkness have Seen a Great Light…”

The Third Sunday of Advent, Year B When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *then were we like those who dream.Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *and our tongue with shouts of joy.Then they said among the nations, *"The Lord has done great things for them."The Lord has done great things for us, *and we are glad indeed.Restore our … Continue reading Planting Seeds in the Desert