Day 25Wednesday, December 22“The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you — wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, ‘Glory to God ...  Read More

by Matt Miofsky Recently, someone asked me what was more stressful to prepare for: Christmas or Easter? I don’t have a clear answer for that question, but Christmas always feels different. It is the one time of the year that the world seems to turn to the church ready to hear a word of good news. We are that way, as well. As another year draws to a close, it is impossible to sum up all that we hav...  Read More

Day 24Tuesday, December 21“And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds wit...  Read More

Day 23Monday, December 20“The angel replied, ‘The Holy Spirit will come over you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the one who is to be born will be holy. Hew ill be called God’s Son. Look, even in her old age, your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son. This woman who was tabled unable to conceive is now six months pregnant. Nothing is impossible for God.’”Luke 1:35-...  Read More

Day 22Sunday, December 19“Sing to the Lord a new songbecause he has done wonderful things!His own strong hand and his own holy armhave won the victory!The Lord has made his salvation widely known;he has revealed his righteousnessin the eyes of all the nations.God has remembered his loyal loveand faithfulness to the house of Israel;every corner of the ear has seen our God’s salvation.Shout triumpha...  Read More

Day 21Saturday, December 18“Jesus responded, ‘Go, report to John what you hear and see. Those who were blind are able to see. This who were crippled are walking. People with skin diseases are cleansed. Those who were deaf now hear. This who were dead are raised up. The poor have good news proclaimed to them. Happy are this who don’t stumble and fall because of me.’”Matthew 11:4-6ReflectionIn the v...  Read More