
Epiphany 2026
“Since the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has actively renewed the church throughout the ages with fresh revelations of the nature of God the Father and the love of Jesus, His Son.”

Epiphany
Dorian and David discuss the themes that run through the liturgical time called Epiphany.
A Contemplative Christmas

Christmas 2025
“Whereas the way of the world is to insist on publicity, celebrity, popularity, and getting maximum exposure, God prefers to work in secret…”

Fourth Week of Advent 2025
“When you come face to face with all that’s unknown and unseen; instead of making a stand against it (out of fear); may you find the grace to fall furiously into faith, hope, and love.”

Third Week of Advent 2025
“Maybe John becomes a symbol of those of us who stand slightly at the margins every Advent and Christmastide, knowing that something big is about to happen but not quite knowing how to be part of the party…”

Second Week of Advent 2025
“John proclaimed the coming of a new reality which was already breaking in—the ‘Realm of Heaven.’ In John’s gospel, Jesus referred to it as “eternal life.” Paul called it ‘the New Creation,’ while John the Revelator saw it as the ‘New Earth.’”

First Week of Advent 2025
Joseph Campbell said it well: “You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.”

Advent 2025
“As I light this flame, I lay myself before Thee.” (Ancient Celtic Prayer)


