On a long winter evening we gather to proclaim the coming of the light. Isaiah announces that the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Paul reminds us that the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all. In the familiar account of Christ’s birth, the evening sky is bright with the heavenly host singing, “Glory to God in the highest.” Amid our broken world we proclaim that the Prince of peace is born among us. God comes to us in human flesh—in Christ’s body and blood—so that we may be bearers of divine light to all the world.
Readings:
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
This Weeks Readings
December 23, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Advent| Monday | Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 [11] Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] |
| Tuesday | Isaiah 62:6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20 |
| Wednesday | 2 Chronicles 24:17-24 Psalm 14 Acts 6:1-7; 7:51-60 |
| Thursday | Proverbs 8:32-36 Psalm 148 John 21:19b-24 |
| Friday | Isaiah 54:1-13 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-7 |
| Saturday | 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 Psalm 147:12-20 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 |
