A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C (Luke 1:26-38) A Rutgers’ student recently asked me why we use blue candles and vestments in our chapel during Advent instead of the traditional purple and pink. First, I explained … Continue reading Making Room for God
A Sermon for the First Sunday of Advent, Year C (Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36) And just like that, it’s Advent! I hope you’ve gotten all your Advent cards in the mail! As we all know, Advent is the season of preparation before Christmas. The four Sundays of Advent are signified by the four candles in the wreath, and the days of Advent are often marked off with the traditional Advent calendar. In the more liturgical traditions, however, Advent is not simply a countdown to Christmas. Advent is about exactly what the name suggests – an arrival, a coming to. The … Continue reading The Prophetic Hope of Advent
Life is a journey, not a guided tour 