I am unabashedly a woman of faith and it informs most of my writing.
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 […]
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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
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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
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Loving and gracious Father, we thank you for this season of expectant delight, this season of joyful hope, this season set aside for our inner growth. As our Heavenly Potter, mold us into a people of hope, who mirror Your Son’s trust that You are always at work in the world. Enlighten our eyes to
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
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Monday November 29, 2021 Jesse Tree-Adam and Eve. Isaiah 2:1-5 We are invited to come to the Heavenly Jerusalem—the new Paradise. The way was temporarily lost, but a promise was made at the time of that loss, and now we rejoice as we go up the Lord’s Mountain. That promise to our ancestors articulated in Scripture
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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
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So small in the arms of the priest No, his words cannot be true My babe can’t rend the world we know Nor sword cleave my heart in two Yet we’d had to flee for safety Our world turned upside-down Dwelling among strangers Later settled in a distant town Then this boy, no longer a
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One of the most moving of the resurrection stories is today’s Gospel. https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar. The story from Luke’s Gospel of two disciples walking to Emmaus. Jesus joins them, but they do not recognize him until after they invite him to break bread with them. I got to wondering, is that how we must recognize Jesus in our
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Thank you for sharing this Lenten journey with me. I wish you a glorious Easter. May you always be mindful of God’s great love for you as you live as Easter people waiting in joyful hope for the coming of our Savoir, Jesus Christ. Happy Easter!!! https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar.
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