
The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Preparing the Way of the Lord
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger...

“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger...

“Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at...

God of Creation and Abundance, Help us in the midst of a world filled with so many worries to turn our gaze toward you; Fill us with the...

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly...

Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them...

“Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give...

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7 It was...

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour...

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain...

Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven...

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you...

“But Jesus turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine...

“Jesus said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” From...

When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against...

The Song of Mary (Magnificat) My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the...

Jesus put before the crowds another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it...

Jesus put before the crowd another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while...

Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while...

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;...

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief...
