As we dwell in these final days of Advent, perhaps we, like the expectant mother of Jesus, feel weary. So. Very. Weary. Perhaps we are tired of all the commercial…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 18 The Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 I don’t know when the idea of “re-gifting” became common, but…
What are you waiting for? It’s the quintessential Advent question. Everyone seems to be waiting for something. Or someone. Are you waiting for the new year? For less stress and…
For many of us, the words “holiday season” are quickly equated with feelings of being rushed, stressed and overwhelmed. As Christmas approaches, we are plagued with thoughts of buying gifts,…
“Much more that unites us” At the Oct. 31 prayer service of the joint Catholic-Lutheran commemoration of the Reformation in Sweden’s Lund Cathedral, Pope Francis and Lutheran World Federation General…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 11 The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 When I was a student at a United Methodist seminary, a story…
Pero en cuanto al día y la hora, nadie lo sabe, ni siquiera los ángeles en el cielo, ni el Hijo, sino sólo el Padre. La venida del Hijo del…
But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will…
A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art Through John August Swanson’s artwork, as well as commentary and insightful discussion questions from leading biblical scholars, you will…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 4 The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 One day in Nashville I went to the YMCA to…
Lectionary blog for Nov. 27 The First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 WHEW! I don’t know about you but, now that Thanksgiving is…
A Christmas message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
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