“John proclaimed the coming of a new reality which was already breaking in—the ‘Realm of Heaven.’ In John’s gospel, Jesus referred to it as “eternal life.” Paul called it ‘the New Creation,’ while John the Revelator saw it as the ‘New Earth.’”
First Week of Advent 2025
Joseph Campbell said it well: “You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.”
Advent 2025
“As I light this flame, I lay myself before Thee.” (Ancient Celtic Prayer)
Kingdomtide 2025
“Kingdomtide invites us to allow that inner courage to become activated in our world today: seeking justice for the oppressed, reconciliation of races and cultures, and speaking truth to power…”
The Blessing Way of Summer
“For wisps of clouds converging on the noon horizon, where heaven touches earth / And the savage storms that jar the night, but leave us with morning dew…”
Pentecost
In this season, we contemplate the Holy Spirit’s invitation to make us His disciples. It is He who not only fills us with power for the sake of proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel of the Kingdom, but it is also He who engages us with the divine and intimate conversation between the Father and the Son.
Pentecost
Easter (“Pasch”) Season
“In the Scriptures, when people experienced an encounter with God (a vision), they were left with a divine commission (a command). This resulted in a change of life that made an impact on the surrounding community-a mission. “
