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Christmas prayer
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 God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Incarnation — the work of God in a weary world
I remember hearing the story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the writing of his poem, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”. I was reminded of it again as I read an article by Kristen O’Neal on the subject of the poem. The entire article is well worth your time to read. These last few paragraphs are deeply meaningful to…
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Prepare Him Room
O behold, the mystery now unfoldsSee the star shine on the virgin foretoldAngels sing and light up the skyHope rings out in a newborn’s crySwing wide, you ancient gatesFor Christ is born today! Prepare Him roomPrepare Him roomLet the King of glory enter in God with us, the promise has come to beThis, the one the prophets were longing to…
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Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom,establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. (Isa. 9:6-7)
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The darkness humanity will not solve
“We can send Christmas cards about love and peace all we want, but the human race is utterly incapable of turning itself around…
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Remembering what Christ demonstrated for US to do
Dear Church,Stop gathering around the name of Jesus while ignoring the ways of Jesus.Remember the poor.Visit the prisoner.Feed the hungry.Clothe the naked.Welcome the stranger.Deliver the oppressed.Serve the least.And rise for the marginalized.He waits for us there.— Carlos A. Rodríguez (@HappySonship) December 18, 2018
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In this is is love
In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. (1 John 4:9) Merry Christmas
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He has come
The beauty of the Incarnation of Christ sweeps me away in the Scripture reading during Advent. He has come to deal with the enemy. He has come to engage the battle. Christ’s coming set the battlefield. A baby born for battle. And as a result, WE are free. “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has…
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Christmas. Really.
Christ has come. He is God with us. No matter what part of the world, no matter the political mood, no matter the condition of the country, he is God with us.
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As Dad
Why is it I have a flood of thoughts about my kids and then only get out about three or four words at a time?
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