December 2016 archive of Blog
The Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25, 2016 by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 12/27/16
What is the real meaning of Christmas? We’ve heard that it is about Jesus being born, but it is much more than that.
I have a song for you. The words are adapted from something that St. Patrick wrote in the 8th century.
Sing verse 1
Christ be with me, Christ about me, Christ beside me as I ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 18, 2016 by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 12/22/16
[Due to a technical error there is no video recording of this homily.]
[I put on a kufiyah - traditional head covering for men] Do you recognize me? I am Joseph, Mary’s husband. You might wonder why we Middle Eastern men wear these things. It’s called a kufiyah ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 11, 2016 by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 12/15/16
In the gospel, the followers of John the Baptist ask Jesus a question. And in “good ole Jesus style” he doesn’t answer them directly. Have you ever noticed that when Jesus is asked a question, he usually comes up with a parable or a story, and most often ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 4, 2016, Deacon Mark Barder
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 12/07/16