Monthly Archives: December 2018

Text: Luke 2:21-40 (Jesus presented in the Temple) At the Christmas Eve services on Monday, I appreciated remembering the eight Christmas’s before this one at which I have been a minister. I hope that like me, you enjoyed our gatherings … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 2:1-20 (Jesus is born) On Friday evening at a Family Christmas Singsong here at Mill Woods, Wendy Edey told us a story about the carol “Silent Night.” It was local, being about the Christmas Eve services that have … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 1:39-56 (Mary’s song) What flows from the silence and prayer of Advent? Judging from the song that Mary sings in today’s reading, we could be forgiven for answering “revolution” instead of “Christmas!” Mary is often portrayed as being … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 1:57-80 (the birth of John the Baptist) The joys of Christmas come easily to my mind – things like family meals, expressions of love and affection, and child-like delight in trees, candles, gift-giving, music, and chocolates. But Advent … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 1:26-38 (the birth of Jesus foretold) — Context: a service focusing on reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations What would you say is the most pressing issue facing Canada’s First Nations? Someone like me who often has his head … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 1:1-25 (the birth of John the Baptist foretold) One of the ideas that I’m discussing with the Ministry and Personnel Committee for a sabbatical in 2019 is a silent retreat. I have never experienced one, although I know … Continue reading →