Advent Readings & Ideas

Christmas Repentance during Lent?

Biynah — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:48:04 +0000

As I was reviewing content for the Lent-Easter blog, this film surfaced, and I thought I’d include it as the final posting before Advent 2009:

There aren’t many portrayals of the Gospel in movies that are positive toward Christians or Christ. But this one – What Would Jesus Buy? – delves beneath the surface as it documents the quest of “Rev. Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir.” It goes by very quickly for 91 minutes.

This troop of performers has chosen a theme and developed it in a manner to capture the attention of the public, as they campaign against the idolatry of consumerism. Its message is so relevant now. And the ticket price is absolutely right – zero deenero, nada. So make your own snacks and settle down in front of your computer for some smiles.

What Would Jesus Buy?

Last Sunday before Lent

Biynah — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:18:57 +0000

Transfiguration Sunday

II Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
I Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:18:21 +0000

II Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
I Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:16:20 +0000

Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
I Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:15:16 +0000

Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
I Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:14:32 +0000

Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
I Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

Read a reflection from Spirit of the Heartland.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:13:43 +0000

Focus: Human Relations

I Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)
Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18
I Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51

Pray for Christian unity.

Visit a reflection on the text from the United Church of Christ.

First Sunday after Epiphany

Biynah — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:10:54 +0000

Focus: Baptism of the Lord

Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11

View a reflection on the text from the United Church of Christ.

This video is based on the account in Matthew’s gospel:

Send an iconogram from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Merry (Julian Calendar) Christmas!

Biynah — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:03:25 +0000

Today the Nativity is observed in Eastern Orthodox communities, many of which do not speak English. But the images are so beautiful in this video that I want to share it with you anyway – Christ transcends all the earthly stuff.

Epiphany of the Lord

Biynah — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:09:48 +0000

What is the Epiphany? Webster’s defines it this way:

a Christian festival, celebrated on January 6, in commemoration of the appearance of Christ to the gentiles (the wise men of the East).

This day marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. And Scriptures for the day are:

Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12