nLuke 1:45 Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the promises he made to her.
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On this fourth Sunday in Advent, a Sunday which is traditionally known as the “peace” Sunday, the scripture reading, at least at first glance, is hardly “peaceful.” Mary has just been told by an angel that she is going to be pregnant: she is very young; although she is engaged, she is not married; she certainly fears for her very life; her first response is to flee, to run away. Mary leaves her home and travels the seventy or so miles to the “hill country.” It was not really a smart thing to do. In fact, for a man to make a journey like that alone was difficult and dangerous. For a young woman to do that, it was unheard of.
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nPrayer: Loving God, in the midst of the turmoil of life, in the frantic pace of my journey, bring me into the presence of faithful friends. Open my ears, God, that I may hear the word that you are with me. Bring me peace. Amen.
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nRev. Marie Williams
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Lighting of the Advent Wreath for the Home – Week 4
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