“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand” (Revelation 20:1). We live in a mixed-up world. …
“And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh” (Revelation…
“And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the…
December 31, 2023: 1st Sunday after Christmas (White or gold) Isaiah 61:10—62:3 (I will exult in God, who has clothed me with salvation; Zion will shine with the vindication…
THE PRAYERS, Christmas Eve, Cycle B (December 24, 2023) Christmas Day (December 25, 2023) The petitions are drawn from verses of several carols. O come, let us adore Christ…
December 24, 2023: Advent 4 (Blue or purple) 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 (David won’t build God’s house; God promises David’s house will endure) Luke 1:46b-55 (Magnificat) (ELW alternate: Psalm 89:1-4,…
December 3, 2023: Advent 1 (Blue or purple) Isaiah 64:1-9 (tear open heavens and come; we are clay; do not be angry forever) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (stir up your…
“And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse, and against His army” (Revelation…