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Advent with the Psalms – Rev. Dr. Violet Lee

December 23rd, 2018 by Violet Lee

Psalm 89:16-17 Blessed the people who know the joyful shout; in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk. At your name they rejoice all the day, and through… Read More

Advent with the Psalms – Rev. Dr. Violet Lee

December 13th, 2018 by Violet Lee

Psalm 145:8 The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness. Rich in love – that is our God.  At a time when grudges seem to… Read More

Advent with the Psalms – Rev. Dr. Violet Lee

December 8th, 2018 by Violet Lee

Psalm 98:4 All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. At the… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 22nd

December 21st, 2017 by Violet Lee

December 22nd Rev. Dr. Violet Lee We learn lessons from books but we learn about life from people. We admire or despise what we see in others and so know… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 19th

December 19th, 2017 by Violet Lee

December 19th Rev. Dr. Violet Lee Mankind is a great, an immense family… This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas. – Pope John XXIII What… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 14th

December 14th, 2017 by Violet Lee

December 14th Rev. Dr. Violet Lee Love, peace, joy, hope—so many beautiful words are woven through our Christmas songs and prayers and traditions. As we celebrate this last Christmas of… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 4th

December 4th, 2017 by Violet Lee

The Rev. Dr. Violet Lee Advent is a time of waiting, of expectation, of silence. Waiting for our Lord to be born. A pregnant woman is so happy, so content.… Read More

Advent Reflection – Twenty-Second Day of Advent

December 18th, 2016 by Violet Lee

My Soul Gives Glory to My God Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. The Rev. Dr. Violet Lee “Joy, Unspeakable!” And Mary said, “My soul… Read More

Advent Reflection – Eighth Day of Advent

December 4th, 2016 by Violet Lee

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. Seen for his radical views and staunch position on social justice issues, hymn writer,… Read More

Advent Reflection – Second Day of Advent

November 28th, 2016 by Violet Lee

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel This has always been a favorite hymn of mine in this Advent season.  There is something joyous in singing the refrain.  The hope and reassurance… Read More