Jesse Tree

Wednesday December 8, 2021 Jesse Tree-Moses Ephesians1:6, 11-12 Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. God chose her before all time to bring his promise into the world, Jesus Christ. She was special, having been immaculate from the time of her conception. Today we hang an ornament symbolizing Moses on our Jesse Tree. Moses […]

Tuesday December 7, 2021 Jesse Tree- Passover and Exodus   Isaiah 40:1-11 The prophet Isaiah promises us that our guilt, our slavery to sin, is washed away and God will shepherd us over a newly made highway to a rich land. Our Jewish ancestors were also led from the land of slavery to a land of ‘milk

Monday December 6, 2021 Jesse Tree-Joseph Isaiah 35:1-10 and Psalm 85 Today is the Feast of St Nicholas, a favorite of children. Our Jesse Tree addition is a favorite child, Joseph. The passage from Isaiah and the chosen verses of Psalm 85 sing of peace. Joseph did not know much peace in his life. He was

Sunday December 5, 2021 Jesse Tree- Judah  Luke 3:1-6 The Evangelist, Luke, sets the stage for us today, by giving us a specific point of historical reference. He sets the political stage. This time was not a major moment in the history of the Roman Empire, nor was Tiberius a particularly noteworthy Emperor. It is into

Saturday December 4, 2021 Jesse Tree-Leah Isaiah 30:19-21 The prophet Isaiah promises that as soon as God hears your cry, he will answer, and you will be given all you need. Not necessarily what you want, but what you need. Leah, today’s Jesse Tree addition, Jacob’s unloved wife, found that to be true. She cried out

Friday December 3, 2021 Jesse Tree-Jacob  Isaiah 29:17-24 God refers to himself as the “God of the House of Jacob.” That should make us feel pretty good because Jacob, our ornament for today, was not the best person. He cheated his brother, Esau, out of Isaac’s blessing. He carried a grudge and finally got even with

Thursday December 2, 2021 Jesse Tree-Isaac  Matt 7:24-27 Jesus tells us to build our lives on a firm foundation—himself. We cannot be swept away in the tumult of the day if we cling firmly to our foundation of faith. Today we hang an ornament for Isaac. Isaac faced a monumental trial—death at the hand of his

Wednesday December 1, 2021 Jesse Tree-Abraham and Sarah  Isaiah 25:6-10a Isaiah promises that the Lord will remove reproach from his people and fill them with every rich thing—conquering death and bringing joy. In today’s Gospel, Jesus fills those following him with food for both the body and soul. Abraham and Sarah, our Jesse Tree ornaments for

Tuesday November 30, 2021 Jesse Tree-Noah  Matt 4:18-22 Today is the feast of St. Andrew, one of the Twelve. Andrew was called to leave all he knew, get out of his boat, walk on dry land, and follow a new path. He was given no guarantees about what to expect. He trusted and followed. Our Jesse Tree

Sunday November 28, 2021 Jesse Tree-Creation.  1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Paul prays that we might increase in love for one another, to be ready for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today we hang our first ornament on the Jesse tree to symbolize creation. Our increase in love for one another should also manifest itself in