Devotions for week 6 in Lent: A visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Approaching a most sacred site in Jerusalem, we bow in prayer: Jesus, Remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus remember me, Amen Today we make our final stop for this devotion series. We arrive at The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a holiest of holy Christian sites, revered as the site of theContinue reading “Devotions for week 6 in Lent: A visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre”

Devotions for Week five of Lent: Visit to The Mount of Olives

Lent is a Journey – from the wilderness to seeing how God touches our life. A prayer for our journey: My Soul proclaims your greatness O Lord. We rejoice in your love for all people and creation. Be with us as we journey. Open our eyes and hearts to your presence in our life. AmenContinue reading “Devotions for Week five of Lent: Visit to The Mount of Olives”

Devotions for the Fourth Week of Lent: The Waters of Jesus

Lent is a Journey. Our journey of faith circles the baptismal font, and Lutherans LOVE to “liturgize” these events!   One of the liturgies of thanksgiving for baptism declares “we remember the waters of Jesus – baptized in the Jordan River, calming the Sea of Galilee, drinking from Jacob’s well, healing at the pool ofContinue reading “Devotions for the Fourth Week of Lent: The Waters of Jesus”

Devotions for the Third Week of Lent: Visit the Sea of Galilee

Lent is a journey, returning to God amidst the hectic, frivolous, important events of our lives. Lent is a journey returning to God who gives us peace, stillness and comfort, whose name is written on our hearts. God of graciousness and might, you are present in every moment of our lives, from the smallest cornerContinue reading “Devotions for the Third Week of Lent: Visit the Sea of Galilee”

Devotions for the Second Week of Lent: Visit to Jerusalem

Our journey today looks at a city that is home to just about every nationality and culture in the world. It brings us face to face with a gentle look at our prejudices as we share food, practice our faith, and be neighbour to each other. Blessings as you engage in this work. During LentContinue reading “Devotions for the Second Week of Lent: Visit to Jerusalem”

Waiting for Jesus – December 18

Prayer: Matthew 1: 20 But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Maryas your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’ i’m dreaming of … communitieswhereContinue reading “Waiting for Jesus – December 18”