In the Darkness, a Great Light Shines

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light: those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined. These are the opening lines of Christmas, indelibly marked within and eternally connected with Luke’s nativity. Scholars however tell us when originally written, these words were not intended to predict…

We Too are the Foster Parents of Christ.

Nineteen years ago Salvatore became known to the Department of Children and Families within hours of his birth. Salvatore’s mother was a young, unmarried, twenty year old who suffered a combination of mental health issues and low intelligence. For the first three months of Salvatore’s life, social services from both the Department of Children and…

Be Patient, The Kingdom Will Come.

A year ago August, amidst a bit of celebration, the owners of Pine Grove announced plans to perform major renovations to the club. For weeks, blue prints, computer mock ups of the new layout, color schemes etc. graced the lobby entrance for all members to see as we prepared for the inconvenience of construction to…

It Takes a Community to Know God

This past week, I heard Simon and Garfunkel’s I am a Rock being played on the radio. Hearing this song, brought me back many years. As a teenager, I listened to this song many times over and over again. I responded to the rebellious, self-reliant feel of the words and the music. As I listened…

Sleepers Wake for Salvation is Nearer than You Think

The First Sunday of Advent, Year A Very recently I saw a meme on Facebook which said, “Thanksgiving, the holiday for which you give thanks for all you have and then spend the evening shopping for more.” Based on news media, it seems this may be the new reality of Thanksgiving. For days leading up…