Advent Music is delightful
In case you need something to listen to that isn't the Grandma got ran over by a Reindeer hooey...
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A reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent
As we enter the season of Advent, we embark on a journey of hope, anticipation, and spiritual renewal. Today’s Bible readings give us some reflection on what we hope to gain during this unique season of the year that celebrates the coming of Christ in unique ways. Baruch 5:1-9 invites us to embrace the theme of transformation and restoration. The prophet Baruch speaks to the exiled people of Israel, urging them to shed their mourning garments and to don the splendor of God’s glory. “For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him” (Baruch 5:9, NRSV). In this season, we hope to experience a similar transformation in our own lives. Advent is a time for us to reflect on the areas where we may feel lost, burdened, or distant from God. We long to let go of our sorrows and embrace the joy that comes from recognizing God’s presence and promises. Our hope is to be renewed in spirit,...
Daily Office option
For those interested in such things, the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross (the Catholic Ordinariate for Australia's converting Anglicans) has launched a marvelous online edition of the Catholic Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer online. If you are like me and from the Anglican tradition of saying Morning and Evening prayer but found the modern English translations of the Daily Office to be somewhat unfulfilling, this is an excellent resource. They do follow their own unique reading cycle, particularly with the Psalms, so if you are obliged to follow the exact format of your local Diocese because of Ordination, this may not be for you. It is also only Morning and Evening Prayer and not the entire Daily Office (at least yet). Of course, it is also the Commonwealth edition, so there are prayers for the King and Royal Family. I suppose you could admit those if you chose. So, be aware of that as well. However, if you prefer the stodgy old King's Engl...