In Isaiah 61, we hear the prophet proclaiming, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to bring good news to the oppressed and bind up the brokenhearted.”
When pondering the ways Christ is with us, we also consider how Christ is above us. How does Christ’s Spirit come upon us to bind up the brokenhearted?
We also hear about John the Baptist this week, who prepares the way by saying that Christ is among us even though we do not recognize that. In these difficult times, are there ways that you still sense Christ’s presence even when that is not evident?
What Christmas carols speak to your heart today? Music has a power that touches the core of our being. How is the Christ-child like the power of music?
People of St. Timothy, in the deepening shadows of these days and these times, I am grateful that you keep seeking to bind up the brokenhearted. God grant you music to sustain you this week!
Three Holy Days
In our tradition, we make space on Maundy Thursday to remember central parts of our faith story. We hear about the...
