Any number of times over the years the inspiration for these "Sunday Sermon" pieces has been drawn from some idea put forward by the priests at my church. Today, Father Sean English provided that inspiration with his sermon in which he spoke of the "Three Kings" in relation to today's celebration of the Epiphany. The … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: the Epiphany of the three Magi
The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story
The birth of Jesus Christ
A COMBINED LUKE/MATTHEW.....Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way.When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss … Continue reading The birth of Jesus Christ
The voice crying out in the wilderness
The voice crying out in the wilderness
A star, a star, shining in the night
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” It was a common ancient belief that a new star would appear at the occasion of a ruler’s birth. On one particular, memorable night just over two millennia ago now, three king’s … Continue reading A star, a star, shining in the night
MATT VEASEY 