Reflections
These reflections are originally published in the weekly newsletter, the Net.
All reflections written by Fr. John Saville will be archived here.
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New Year’s Day and the Feast of the Holy Name
Dear Friends,
rejoice, rejoice,
with thanks embrace
another year of grace.
this Name of names for us he bore;
rejoice, rejoice,
with thanks embrace
another year of grace.
the volume of a whole year’s needs;
rejoice, rejoice,
with thanks embrace
another year of grace.
in hazard and prosperity,
what need we fear in earth or space
in this new year of grace?
and peace on earth,” the angels cry;
rejoice, rejoice,
with thanks embrace
another year of grace.
Reflection: Christmas 2022
Dear Friends For Christmas Eve and Day, the lectionary offers two choices for the gospel. I usually use Luke’s account, the one most people know well, thanks to Christmas carols and cards and creches. The other choice for the gospel on Christmas, which we will be using, is from what is known as...
Reflections: Decorating for Christmas
Dear Friends One of our family Christmas traditions was to drive through the neighborhoods and streets in Corona which were known for their extravagant front lawn Christmas decorations and lights. They never failed to impress and delight us. But sometimes, less is more. Last week I passed a...
Reflections: St. Nicholas
Dear Friends, Last week, I shared some thoughts about your patron saint, St. Andrew. If my seminary had a patron saint, a good choice would be St. Nicholas, whose feast is today. Let me explain. Nicholas was Bishop of Myra (now Turkey). He died on December 6th, 342. Very little is known about his...