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Ian

Beyond Hope

Luke:1:46b-55, James 5:7-10, Hebrews 12:1-2 Mary’s song/poem of praise is often called the Magnificat in the Protestant/Roman Catholic tradition, or the Ode of the Theotokos (Bearer of God) in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. It is a joy-filled response to God by Mary that appears to…

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Ian

Monday after the First Sunday of Advent

Job 8:13-18, Psalm 62:5-8, 2 Peter 3:1-18 "…the hope of the godless will perish." Job 8:13 "Rest in God alone…for my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5 "The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting…

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Ian

The First Sunday of Advent

Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36 "…for you are the God of my salvation…" Psalm 51:5 "In those days and at that time, I will cause a Righteous Branch to sprout up for David, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah…

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