December 23rd: Saint Juthwara Matthew 2:13-18 Even in death you have a voice Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the … More Celtic Missional Advent December 23rd: even in death you have a voice
Advent December 22nd: Saint Ulthan’s Day Luke 2:15-19 The wisdom of silence “So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” … More Celtic Missional Advent December 22nd: The Wisdom of Silence
Advent December 20th: Saint Ursicinus Luke 1:26-34 Your embarrassments can lead to blessing “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having … More Celtic Missional Advent December 20th: Your embarrassments can lead to blessing
Advent December 19th: Saint Samthann’s Day Luke 1:18-19 Don’t let the devil get your junk! “And Zacharias said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.” And the angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, … More Celtic Missional Advent December 19th: Don’t let the devil get your junk!
Advent December 18th: Saint Flannan’s Day Matthew 2:13-15 Your home is the everywhere – and nowhere “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod … More Celtic Missional Advent December 18th: Your home is everywhere – and nowhere
Advent December 17th: Saint Tydecho’s Day Luke 2:34-35 Even your troubles can be a blessing “Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own … More Celtic Missional Advent December 17th: Your troubles can be a blessing
Advent December 15th: Saint Drostan’s Day Luke 1:76-79 We are Supporters of Another’s Vision “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender … More Celtic Missional Advent December 15th: We are Supporters of Another’s Vision
Advent December 14th: Saint Fingar’s Day Isaiah 9:6-7 We are indebted to those who have gone before us “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase … More Celtic Missional Advent December 14th: We are indebted to those who have gone before us
Advent December 12th: Saint Ffinian Luke 2:25-32 The Missional life is a studied life “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the … More Celtic Missional Advent December 12th: The Missional life is a studied life
Advent December 11th: Saint Peris’ and Saint Cian’s Day Luke 2:1-7 God often will give you a partner in your mission “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all … More Celtic Missional Advent December 11th: God will give you a partner
