Dec 29

The Light of the World, the Miracle of Christmas

Many of us decorate our homes with nativity sets in Advent and Christmas. The gospels of Matthew and Luke give us the familiar people, the animals, the stable, the angels. But in John’s Gospel the invitation is for us to reflect on what it means. Jesus is the light of hope, peace, and love that shines in the darkness of this broken world. Our most powerful witness that we can offer to the reality of our faith is to let that gift of light shine through our actions into the dark places of the world and to do it in His name.

About The Author

Dcn. Betty Breyfogle worked for years before her ordination as a nurse in the hospital setting. She cares deeply about health, whether physical or spiritual. She was a parishioner at St. Peter’s before her ordination, and she has served with us 11 years since then. Dcn. Betty is responsible for pastoral care and the Education for Ministry program, and she shares in the clergy preaching and teaching responsibilities.