Preparing for Pilgrimage: Discussion Questions

by | Jan 6, 2016 | Pilgrimage

These discussion questions can be used to reflect on “Preparing for Pilgrimage,” a blog post by the Rev. Maria Tjeltveit. Find the blog post on the website. The word for pilgrimage in Hebrew that can be translated “sojourn” implies that we can be on...

Jesus Walks

by | Jan 5, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and your staff -– they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 One of my all-time favorite songs is the single...

Voltage

by | Jan 4, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11...

Glory

by | Jan 1, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 In the last week of June every year, my church hosts a summer camp for youth ages 8 and up. Nativity Youth Camp is an...