Yes, it means the banquet is going to be louder and more raucous, but unlike the fake peace that is simply the absence of conflict, the potential to share and experience the love of Christ and the true peace of Christ is absolutely alluring.
Scottish Episcopal Church offers a daily Advent video highlighting the themes of the season and the experiences of the people of the church.
Am I ready to see it when God peers at me out of the eyes of the person with whom I am just now talking?
Released today from the Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations: Statement Regarding the U.S. Embassy in Israel Today, President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of
Carbon dating says that this jawbone may in fact have belonged to St. Nicholas.
“‘An angel who came out of nowhere’ banged on the door of the Ventura home where the Rev. Anthony Guillen, the Episcopal Church’s missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries, lives with his wife, Guadalupe Moriel-Guillen, and their dog and cat. He pointed toward the pinkish-orange glow over the ridge above his home.”
We are waiting, yet at the same time we are called to action. The season of Advent settles over us as the most beautiful of benedictions, by calling us to see ourselves through the loving eyes of God, and drawing us to embrace the vocation of living into that dream God has for each of us.
“Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) strongly opposes any unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move of the U.S. Embassy without a comprehensive peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians.”
The latest update includes a number of comments on mandatory reporting and the Archbishop’s response from a variety of people involved with the church, safeguarding, and legislation.
In this time that seems so dark and hopeless, when the news cycle bombards us, and when personal trials seem overwhelming, I’m cherishing this Advent reading, praying, and waiting. Together.