January 2014 The Blood of the New Testament in the New Year “But lest the infirmity, unworthiness, and uncleanness of our flesh disturb or overturn our faith, the Son of God affirms that in His Supper He is offering His body and His blood to us in such a way that with the bread and...

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First Sunday After Christmas    December 29, 2013 Matthew 2:13-23 In Nomine Jesu Just when you thought you had survived Christmas, think again. There is no time to catch your breath. No time to rest. You must run with haste. You must keep watch on every side. You...

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Christmas Eve Early     December 24, 2013 Matthew 1:18-25; 1 John 4:7-16 In Nomine Jesu On Christmas night, when all is clad in white, when angels fill the night air, and the unquenchable love of God is about to be born in flesh, in grand mystery, we have a...

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December 19, 2013 Psalm 51:10; Mark 7:31-37 In Nomine Jesu Into the primordial darkness of nothing our Lord spoke. The all-powerful Triune God created all things, heaven and earth He created, with the simple movement of His tongue. Ex-nhilo, out of nothing, He created the blessings...

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3rd Sunday in Advent    December 15, 2013 Psalm 24 In Nomine Jesu This is David’s psalm for Advent. Tradition has it that it was composed at a time when the Ark of the Covenant was taken by the Israelites into battle to ensure victory. Returning with the...

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December 5, 2013 John 1:1-14; Isaiah 7:10-14 In Nomine Jesu Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. This is a sign against Ahaz. This is a sign against all fallen flesh. This is a sign against our self-centered will. We recoil at the...

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"Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purpose of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God" 1 Cor 4:5 The Lord is coming. Advent, as we know,...

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