A Partridge in a Pear Tree The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on December 25, the first day of Christmas. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recalling the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but y

The Sunday before Thanksgiving is the culmination of the church year. Christ the King Sunday signifies  that Christ is the King of all! He is King of the universe! King of my life, and hopefully yours! One of my favorite hymns is appropriate for this special day. It is also appropriate as we look toward next week, when Advent and the new church year begin!               REJOICE, THE LORD IS KIN G – text by Charles Wesley Rejoice, the Lord is King; Your Lord and King adore!   

The anticipation has reached its conclusion! Christmas is finally here! The signs and symbols of Advent blend into the significance of...

Epiphany celebrates the birth of Jesus and the magi who came to worship him! It reminds us of his first miracles and the story to come!

The anticipation has reached its conclusion! Christmas is finally here! The signs and symbols of Advent blend into the significance of...