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Family Tree - The Jesse Tree
When I was young, holiday time meant listening to stories about family, about my grandpa who was a firefighter, his brothers who were...

Susan Amann
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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An Advent of Justice & Love
Today’s Readings One of my favorite parts of Advent is the time we spend hearing from the prophets, especially Jeremiah and Isaiah....

Jennifer Delvaux
Nov 28, 20212 min read
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Looking forward to Advent
This weekend starts the season of Advent. We're so excited to have a full schedule of new material to share with you. You'll see the...

Jennifer Delvaux
Nov 27, 20211 min read
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O Emmanuel
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! On this last night of Advent, we call to you our God to come! O...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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O King of All Nations
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! God you are the keystone, that which...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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Mary's No
Today’s Readings - Including the Gospel referenced below. Mary is frequently portrayed as docile, head bowed, the very picture of...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 22, 20203 min read
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O Radiant Dawn
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. God,...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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Bonds of Female Friendship - Reflecting on the Visitation
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Rachelle Kramer
Dec 20, 20201 min read
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O Key of David
O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! God, so many of us are bound by...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 20, 20201 min read
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Brokenness, Imagination & Peace
Today's Readings Today marks the beginning of the fourth week of Advent, just a few days more ‘til Christmas! On the Advent wreath, we...

Rachel Conrad Carlson
Dec 20, 20203 min read
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O Root of Jesse’s Stem
O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! God, you remember. You remember your...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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O Leader of the House of Israel
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! God alone is our Savior....

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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O Wisdom
The O Antiphons are an ancient prayer dating back to the 8th century. From December 17 to 23 the Church prays the Antiphons in the...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Rejoicing Amid Suffering: Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé
Join us for prayer at 9 pm ET/ 8 pm CT on Facebook for live prayer in the syle of Taizé. The worship aid may be of help to you. You can...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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Rejoicing Amongst the Darkness
Today's Readings Rejoice! Again, I say Rejoice! Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and all around the world we light the pink candle on...

Jessica Grima Jewett
Dec 13, 20203 min read
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The Narratives that Shape Us
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you wake up? Is it coming up with a story as to why you’re so tired this morning? I...

Kathleen O'Brien
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Bringing Christ into the World
Bringing Christ into the World Mary sits on my mantle, crouched over an empty manger, waiting for a toddler to lay baby Jesus there on...

Ellen Romer Niemiec
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Called to Be Prophetic - Worship Aid for Tonight
Don't forget to join us for prayer tonight at 9 ET/8 CT on Facebook. We want to make sure you have access to the worship aid to help you...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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A Prophet's Words
Today’s Readings Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem These opening words from Isaiah in...

Jennifer Delvaux
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Searching for Advent
As a non-Catholic Christian, it wasn’t until my thirties that I realized I’d been searching for Advent my entire life. Even as the child...

Rachel Conrad Carlson
Dec 3, 20203 min read
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