Today is the First Sunday of Advent, or Advent Sunday, which is the first Sunday in the Church’s liturgical year. The season of Advent takes us from today, right up until Christmas Eve. It’s a penitential season of … [Read more...]
God’s Selection Criteria
December 22, 2009 By
Here is my sermon, more or less, from Evensong on Sunday evening, The Fourth Sunday of Advent, at Godmanchester. If you've read my reflection on the Collect from Sunday, you will recognize where some of my thoughts in … [Read more...]
Mary waited for the birth of your Son
December 20, 2009 By
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Just a few more days to go and we'll be celebrating, with Mary, the birth of the Christ-child. I wonder if we're fully prepared: probably not, not here at least. I wonder if Mary was … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 13, 2009 By
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. It's a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. John the Baptist was a bit of a mystery man. He suddenly … [Read more...]
We may be ready to receive him
December 6, 2009 By
Last week, in my reflection on the Collect, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the somewhat confusing subject of God's judgement. This week, the Second Sunday of … [Read more...]
Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending
December 3, 2009 By
I really enjoy the Advent Carols, perhaps even more so than the Christmas Carols. I think it's about the expectancy and anticipation of the season. One of my favourites, amongst many, is, "Lo! He Comes With Clouds … [Read more...]
Meet God in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ
November 29, 2009 By
Today is the First Sunday of Advent, or Advent Sunday, which is the first Sunday in the Church’s liturgical year. The season of Advent takes us from today, right up until Christmas Eve. It’s a penitential season of … [Read more...]
So we wait for his coming in glory
December 20, 2008 By
So we wait for his coming in glory Normally, when we get to this Fourth Sunday of Advent, I'm almost buzzing with the anticipation of Christmas being less than a week away. The season of Advent has always gradually … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 13, 2008 By
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son The Third Sunday of Advent is a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus' coming at Christmas. John the Baptist … [Read more...]
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
December 7, 2008 By
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel One of the things I really like about the season of Advent is the singing -- I love to hear, and to sing the Advent carols. And, I guess, my favourite has got to be "O Come, O Come, … [Read more...]
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