Christmas Eve Homily Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:2–7; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–14 (15–20) In those days a degree went out from Emperor August that all the world should be registered.  Luke 2:1 So here we are.  We have come, some as people of faith, some as seekers of faith, some as occasional doubters, and some perhaps …

2 Advent Canticle 4; Baruch 5:1–9; Philippians 1:3–11; Luke 3:1–6 For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God.  Baruch 5:7 Whether as driver or passenger, anyone who has …

1 Advent Psalm 25:1–9; Jeremiah 33:14–16; 1Thessalonians 3:9–13; Luke 21:25–36 You will recall that I spent several weeks this past summer in Germany.  In preparation for that visit, I had billed that time as personal, no clerical or academic responsibilities.  Rather, the purpose of my visit was to relax and reminisce with old friends and …

26 Pentecost Canticle: (I Sam. 2: 1–10); I Samuel 1: 4–20; Hebrews 10: 11–25; Mark 13: 1–8 As Jesus came out of the Temple, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!’ Mark 13:1 Good People of St. James, these last weeks have been submerged in rhetoric, …