Dear Ones,
This Sunday, we will continue with the Advent theme: The Inn Housing the Holy.
Like the childhood game of "musical chairs," we are convinced there are not enough places at the table. And so, we shrink the guest list just in case there is not enough, and we scramble to occupy the chairs first. And yet our sacred texts invite us to imagine and make real the gathering of all people to the table, robed in the garments of a Peace that comes with justice. This is what matters the fruit of what is right and good.
We will consider the endearing words that The Apostle Paul wrote to the people of the church he founded at Phillipi. These words could be the last spoken by this leader to these people. We will note the fond and affectionate greetings that flow from a shared hope. I will share an insight from Norman Wirzba on how to create fondness within a community of faith.
I look forward to worshipping with you.
Peter,
Blessings
