Sunday Reflection (November 27, 2022)
Origin of Alexandria, an early Christian theologian, was tortured later in life because of his Christian faith. Physically, he was broken, and later he died because of this cruel treatment. He was not a stranger to suffering: When he was young, his father had been martyred because of his faith in Christ. In spite of […]
Prayer for the Week (November 27, 2022-December 3, 2022)
Let us pray that we bring Christ’s light to others: Lord God, your Son, Jesus Christ, came as God with a human face. Lead us to create with you a love and justice that reflects your light in a dark world, and until that day may the Holy Spirit inspire and guide us to lead […]
Sunday Reflection (November 20, 2022)
Christ the King Sunday is about a seemingly powerless Messiah hanging on the cross; yet these lyrics reveal a mystery: “Love crucified, arose and the grave became a place of hope” (Michael Card). The resurrection established the eternal dynasty when God vindicated Jesus by raising him from the dead. The resurrection displays God’s power over […]
Prayer for the Week (November 20, 2022-November 26, 2022)
Let us pray that all God’s people become more like Christ our King: God our Father, lover of people, we recognize our King crowned with thorns and enthroned on a cross. This King is our leader without an army or earthly might. Like him, may we choose love and compassion as our only power and […]
Prayer for the Week (November 13, 2022-November 19, 2022)
Let us pray that we expect God’s future with trust and perseverance: God our Father, we believe that your plans for us are for peace, and not disaster and fear. Keep our eyes open to the coming of Jesus, your Son. May we commit ourselves untiringly to the growth of the kingdom among us by […]
Sunday Reflection (November 13, 2022)
The prophet Habakkuk reminds us to not give religious cover to political or societal thieves and robbers at any level (Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-5). The band U2 in “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” to “claim the victory Jesus won.” How do we “claim the victory that Jesus won?” Habakkuk tells us that the righteous live by faithfulness: […]