Yules Sincerely
We’re drawing close to the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and our list of Christmas Virtues. We are going to get a little love in our hearts and start living in the truth. … Continue readingYules Sincerely
Category: Miracles
Miracles are all around us, especially at Christmas time…
Purely Christmas
With all of the excesses of the season, there is something to be said for having a bit of enlightened restraint. Our next Virtue of Christmas has a lot to do with one of the primary members of the Nativity Scene. … Continue readingPurely Christmas
New Year, New You
We’re going to start off this fresh new year with another of the Virtues of Christmas. Each new year offers an opportunity to do things differently and hopefully better than before. … Continue readingNew Year, New You
Be De-Stressed, Not Distressed
Be De-Stressed, Not Distressed On this last Sunday of the year, I hope you will take some time to enjoy the silence we discussed yesterday and take some comfort from the next of our Virtues of Christmas. Tranquillity Tranquillity. Be … Continue readingBe De-Stressed, Not Distressed
Silent Life
Silent Night is one of the most popular Christmas carols on Earth. Since its introduction in 1807, it has been translated into nearly every language on Earth. The popularity of the song is based on how strongly it resonates with people in this busy age. How can we find solace in silence? … Continue readingSilent Life
Beneficially Busy Boxing Day
The day after Christmas is celebrated in many countries as Boxing Day, but here in America, we’re often either right back to work or right back to the mall to exchange unwanted gifts. How does that fit in with The Virtues of Christmas? … Continue readingBeneficially Busy Boxing Day
Sunday of Love
And now we come full circle on the Advent wreath. The fourth and final Sunday of this season of penitence and preparation is about God’s love for us and ours for God. This is not romantic, fickle love but rather the steadfast and enduring love of חֶסֶד (chesed) and ἀγάπη (agapē). … Continue readingSunday of Love
Feature Film Friday: Scrooge
In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced us to an infamous miser whose tale of repentance is one of the most memorable and beloved Christmas stories in English literature. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: Scrooge
Sunday of Joy
Gaudete Sunday is special for a variety of reasons. The candle on the Advent wreath is a different color from the others. The rose candle is symbolic of the joy which is this Sunday’s theme. … Continue readingSunday of Joy
Feature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life
For many people, Christmas just isn’t Christmas until you’ve had a chance to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” again. This classic tale of a man who underestimates his importance to others and the blessings he’s enjoyed his entire life is simply told but rich in meaning. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life