The (Lieben)GOOD LIFE

  Second Sunday of Christmas: Grace wins! Psalm 147.12-20 Jer 31.7-14 Eph 1.3-14 John 1.1-18 Prayer of Invocation Father, you wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of humanity.  Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Proclamation Have you ever had the experience of coming out of a deep sleep in a room that is pitch dark, and not knowing where you are? You don’t know what day it is, you don’t know what time it is, and you don’t even know where you are? I remember this happening to me about five years ago. I had just finished a grueling  nineteen-hour flight. I was recovering from Leptospirosis. I was wracked with panic attacks. I didn’t sleep on the plane. When I got to my hotel room, I made sure the curtains were tight around the window so that no light could penetra...

First Sunday of Christmas: Clothed in Christ            Isaiah 61.10-62.3          Psalm 148          Galatians 4.4-7          Luke 2.15-21   Prayer of Invocation   Father, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.   Prayer of Illumination   Spirit, teach us to keep in step with you as you lead us to bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Bless our meditation on these words you have given us for life.    PROCLAMATION Judging from Facebook posts, we are not the only family that brings in the Christ...