Hope for new beginnings

by | Dec 11, 2016 | 2016

Last night our gathering was once again blanketed in both snow and the presence of God. We opened with an antiphonal reading of the Magnificat, and continued to sing and reflect upon the glorious revelation of God with us. Curtis followed Jerusalem’s invitation to...

12.4.16 Advent: We begin in the dark

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Reflections

As the first snow fell outside, we gathered last night in the warmth of the chapel to began our Advent journey. Our first reading interposed the hope of “O Come Emmanuel” and the fear of Mary and Joseph as they heard from the angel. After our new friend, Jacques...

Advent: We begin in the dark

by | Dec 4, 2016 | 2016

As the first snow fell outside, we gathered last night in the warmth of the chapel to began our Advent journey. Our first reading interposed the hope of “O Come Emmanuel” and the fear of Mary and Joseph as they heard from the angel. After our new friend, Jacques...

An “All of the Above” Advent

by | Dec 2, 2016 | Advent

Our culture approaches the month of December with several competing narratives. Among others: There’s the “Christmas Cheer” narrative, where December is a month to be happy, joyful, celebratory, going from party to party and giving and receiving gifts amidst calls of...