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Romans 12.1–5 + Luke 2.41–52First Sunday after Epiphany Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Throughout the season of Epiphany, which means “manifestation,” Jesus manifests, or makes known His divine glory. Today’s … Continue reading →

Second Sunday after Christmas1 Peter 4.12–19 + Matthew 2.13–23 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On this twelfth and final day of Christmas, the Holy Spirit reminds us again that danger … Continue reading →

First Sunday after ChristmasGalatians 4.1–7 + Luke 2.33-40 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s gospel lesson opens with Mary and Joseph marveling at those things which were spoken of Him. … Continue reading →

Christmas DayHebrews 1.1-12 + John 1.1-14 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In times past, God sent prophets to His people, men in whom the Holy Spirit dwelled, men whom the … Continue reading →

Christmas EveIsaiah 9.2-7 + Luke 2.1-20 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the night in which Mary brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid … Continue reading →

Philippians 4.4-7 + John 1.19-28Rorate Coeli, the Fourth Sunday in Advent Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. John is not the Christ. Nor is he Elijah, though he comes in the … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 4.1-5 + Matthew 11.2-10Gaudete, the Third Sunday in Advent Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Before John was even conceived, the angel Gabriel said, “He will also go before … Continue reading →

Romans 15.4-13 + Luke 21.25-36Populus Zion, the Second Sunday in Advent Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In today’s gospel Jesus tells us the signs that will precede His second advent. … Continue reading →

Ad Te Levai, the First Sunday in AdventRomans 13.11-14 + Matthew 21.1-9 Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, … Continue reading →

Last Sunday of the Church Year1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 + Matthew 25.1-13 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The church’s year ends with this command, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the … Continue reading →