Author Archives:
An Epiphany Prayer For 2009
January 6 is Epiphany which is a Christian celebration. It marks the end of Christmas, as it falls on the last of the 12 Days of Christmas. The word Epiphany is translated from Greek to mean – ‘to manifest, show, make known or reveal’ and is used in reference to God’s Glory being made known [...]
Decade To Overcome Violence Draws Ecumenical Eyes To The Caribbean
The Decade to Overcome Violence:Churches Seeking Reconciliation And Peace simply called DOV is an initiative of the World Council of Churches (WCC). The decade long observance began in 2001 and will culminate in 2010. Each year the DOV focuses on a particular region. In 2009 global ecumenical eyes will turn on the Caribbean. The Caribbean [...]
WCC Advent Resources Guide Advent Reflection On Peace
Advent or Christmas Celebrating Advent was never a big part of the calendar of many Protestant denominations. It’s been catching on in recent years. I probably became more conscious of Advent celebrations about 20 years ago. Since then, it has become my lifeline to Christmas. I’ve grown truly sick and tired of the commercialization of [...]
Magician Or Messiah – Who Is Jesus To You?
Mark 8:27-30 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others Elijah; and still others one of the prophets.” He asked them. “But who do you say that [...]
Remembering The Hungry Beyond World Food Day
Today, October 16 is World Food Day. It is a reminder of the global hunger crisis. While hunger rights is brought to our attention today, what happens after today is even more critical. How does your church address global poverty, hunger and the growing food crisis? Photo Credits: FAO/Giulio Napolitano Hunger and Food Crisis In [...]
