Fr. Wiley reminds us that baptism is just the beginning of our life in Christ.
Fr. Wiley encourages us to treat those we know like family and share with them the light, love and peace of God.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that creation already sings the song of Christmas and it's time we sang along.
Mtr. Sarah comments on the miraculous story of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that while we wait for Messiah's ultimate return, we can help point the way to the Kingdom of God.
Fr. Wiley talks about how we can lean into the season of Advent with eager anticipation.
Mtr. Sarah reminds us that the good news of waiting is that we were never meant to wait alone; we have our faith community and the Holy Spirit with us.
Fr. Wiley comments that the race we run doesn't focus on finishing first but on how many we can bring with us.
Mtr. Sarah suggests that faithfulness during a time of waiting is using all the resources we have to the glory of God.
Mtr. Sarah discusses the gift of a time of waiting - a time when we might bring others with us.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that as children of God, we should remember that we are bearers of the Light and bringers of the Kingdom.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that God's work is greater than our current suffering and that our future depends on Him, not ourselves.
Mtr. Sarah invites us to consider how we express our loyalty to the heavenly kingdom.
Fr. John encourages us to "choose to be chosen"
Fr. Wiley reminds us that God has given us a gift in helping us know how to live.
Mtr. Sarah challenges us to live into the truth that God is with us both in times of blessing and suffering.
Fr. Wiley asks: when we're doing God's will, are we willing to trust in God's provision?
Fr. Wiley reminds us that we've received forgiveness from God in such magnitude that we cannot contain it, and knowing this - how could we ever not grant it to others with the same generosity.
Mtr. Sarah highlights the command to Love One Another - because if it's the only thing you do - it's enough.
Mtr. Sarah asks what would it take for us to be so open to God's call that we'd recognize it when we hear it.
Mtr. Sarah describes how the story of God's plan for our salvation can be seen in the story of Shiprah and Puah.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that every blessing is a gift of grace that we don't deserve and thus is worth celebrating, thanks be to God.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that by keeping our eyes on Jesus, our faith is bolstered and all our worries are kept in perspective.
Mtr. Sarah encourages us to be attentive to the light of the moment as it may be pointing to the next new thing that brings glory to God.
Fr. Wiley highlights that the great gift of knowing, interpreting and internalizing scripture is that it leads us to participate in God's ongoing project of creation.