On January 1st we observe the festival of “The Circumcision and Name of Jesus”. God commanded Abraham that on the eighth day after birth every male child would be circumcised. This was a sign of the covenant that God “marked” them as His people. The Israelites were to observe this practice as it would be […]

Our new Church year begins with the Season of Advent.  Advent means “coming.” The altar cloths and paraments for Advent are blue. Blue is a royal color that is fitting as we ponder the coming of the King of Kings, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is also the color of the sky in […]

May 10th is Ascension Day. It is an important day in the Church year. It marks the day when, among the disciples, our Lord rose into the clouds and was taken up into Heaven. It’s a day that gives us reasons for great joy. One reason is the truth that the Scriptures were once again fulfilled. […]

Toward the dawn, Mary Madalene and the other ladies were on their way to Jesus tomb.  They wished to finish embalming His body for proper burial according to their customs.  There was a great earthquake, and an Angel came from Heaven and rolled back the stone of the tomb.  The Angel told them, “Jesus is […]