Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Annunciation; Oil on canvas; 1898.
“May It Be Unto Me As You Have Said” (Fiat Mihi)
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began our journey of Advent and a new series entitled "Canticles of Christmas" This first week of the series I preached from Luke 1:26-38 on the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary and her stunning response. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire …
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Encountering the Merciful Love of God :: Fra Angelico, “The Annunciation”
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation; tempera on wood; between 1433 and 1434. “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me blessed.” (Luke 1:46-48) "Love is blind." At least, that's how the saying goes. The …
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The Simple Mystery of the Conception: a word from John Chrysostom
I came across this excerpt from a sermon by St. John Chrysostom that illuminated something Kelly and I could not address in our recent message on Mary at Eastbrook Church. Chrysostom was one of the most significant preachers in the history of the church and a powerful voice in the 4th and 5th centuries. This …
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