"Prayer in the sense of petition, asking for things, is a small part of it; confession and penitence are its threshold, adoration its sanctuary, the presence and vision and enjoyment of God its bread and wine." ~ C. S. Lewis

In both today's Old Testament (Isaiah 5:1-7) and Gospel (Matthew 21:33-46) readings, our God compares the rich life, which He has revealed to us in His Song Jesus, to the planting of a vineyard. He carefully nourishes that new life in us through...

Forgiveness, life, and salvation are revealed to us in Jesus Christ through God's work alone. As we reflect on this truth, we know also that He uses us to point those in the world around us to His love.

Life and light go hand in hand. You normally don't have life without light! Today we remember the words of the Gospel of John reminding us that in Jesus there is life. The light of Jesus Christ dispels the darkness of sin as we hear His Word and...