by Sybil Macbeth | Oct 13, 2014 | Praying in Color
My new book, the Season of the Nativity: Confessions and Practices of An Advent, Epiphany, and Christmas Extremist, is now available. For years I have wanted to write a book about Advent because it’s my favorite season of the year. But Advent, I realized, is not...
by Sybil Macbeth | Jan 4, 2013 | Praying in Color
Here is my friend Connie D’s Advent calendar. Since this is the 10th day of Christmas, closing in on this Sunday, Epiphany–the arrival of the wise men, the “shining forth” of the Gospel–, it seems appropriate to post these candles. If...
by Sybil Macbeth | Jan 8, 2011 | Praying in Color
Last Thursday, January 6 was the Feast of the Epiphany. It is the day the church celebrates the arrival of the three wise men with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh at the manger. Epiphany means “manifestation” or “shining forth.”...
