Finding Christ in Nature
2nd Sunday in Advent; Isaiah 11:1-10 Then a shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse; from Jesse’s roots, a branch will blossom…and you will not judge by appearances or make decisions based on hearsay. Many years ago, I would go on an annual fishing trip to northern Ontario. At the time, there were no roads to the fishing camp, so we rode in on a seaplane. One of the things I liked about this camp was that it was NOT “roughing it.” Far from it. Three sumptuous meals, bed
Finding Christ in Me
1 st Sunday of Advent; Romans 13:11-14 It is now the hour for you to wake from sleep. I don’t know if it is because I ran a business for almost three decades or its some other reason, but I am not one to look back. What’s done is done and there is nothing I can do to change it. I find that I am one who is constantly looking forward to the next thing. We’ll be on our way home from a fantastic vacation, and I’m already thinking about where we should go next. It drives her
Feast of Christ the King: A Reflection on Luke 23:35-43
"This is the King of the Jews." At the risk of making someone angry, I must admit that this week’s Feast is not my favorite. The Origins of the Feast First, let’s explore some background. The Feast of Christ the King was established in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. This was a response to the many monarchies that were being replaced by democratic governments after World War One. It also coincided with the rise of socialism, fascism, and communism. The Pope felt we needed a King to loo
