Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Church Calendar: Holy Days and Seasons

Easter: From Mourning to Joy and Hope

Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. In His death, He triumphed over our sins. Because of His atonement on the cross, we can freely receive forgiveness and everlasting life. By His resurrection, He triumphed over death. Death does not have dominion over Him. It also…

April 17, 2022
Palm Sunday and Expectations

Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…

April 10, 2022
Putting on the Armor of God: St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Revisited)

I share a few thoughts about “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” in relation to the whole armor of God and the breastplate of righteousness.

March 17, 2022
Being God’s Instruments of Peace

As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.

February 28, 2022
The Word Became Flesh. I: An Introduction

This post introduces a series on John 1:1-18, where we learn that the Word of God (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us.

January 9, 2022
More Names and Titles of Jesus (Revelation 19:11-16)

To commemorate the Feast of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we look at a few of the names and titles of Jesus from Revelation 19:11-16 and elsewhere in Scripture.

January 1, 2022
Christ Meets Us in the Mundane (Micah 5:2)

Jesus came to an ordinary, mundane part of the world. This is where He chose to meet us.

December 24, 2021
A Divine Name That Says a Lot (Isaiah 9:6-7)

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

December 19, 2021
Advent: Prepare the Way (Luke 3:3-6)

Advent is a time of preparation for a closer walk with Jesus as we reflect on His first coming and prepare for His return. This can be a good time to clear the obstacles that are hindering our relationship with Him.

November 28, 2021
God’s Instruments (St. Francis of Assisi)

A prayer attributed to St. Francis asks God to “make me an instrument of Your peace.” How can we be God’s instruments?

October 4, 2021