RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 21, 2025. In the midst of our culture’s commercial Christmas frenzy, Advent 4 beckons us to open ourselves to God’s comforting presence. God is with us. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year A. December 18, 2022
So many Advent/Christmas traditions evoke nostalgia and longing for a bygone era that seemed better. This week’s lessons offer opportunities to recall God’s eternal gifts. (Photo: Garon Piceli, via Pexels)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A, December 22, 2019
This week’s lessons remind us that good things often follow times of stress, trouble, and complication, i.e. course corrections. We, like Joseph, can respond with openness and a willingness to embrace change and new directions as we follow Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. (Photo: jerryw387, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, December 18, 2016
There’s a little bit of Joseph in all of us. We are ordinary saints and sinners, trying to do the best we can with what we have. And then God shows up, and our stories are rewritten. (Photo: gacabo, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A
December 22, 2013
Yes, it will soon be Christmas, but we’re not there yet. Why not spend some time today reflecting on how a change of plans in Joseph’s life made all the difference–both to him and to this world. God is still in the business of changing plans and lives. How is God speaking to you? (Photo:
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT, Year A, Dec. 19, 2010
This week’s gospel text offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the men in the pews. Consider lifting up Joseph as a fine example of counter-cultural discipleship and a strong male role model for today’s men and many challenges they face. (Photo by Rae Whitlock used under Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
