by Sybil Macbeth | Jan 5, 2016 | Praying in Color
Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany are the three pieces of the Nativity Triptych. Epiphany, whether it is considered a day or a season, is the often slighted third part of the triptych. But without Epiphany the Christmas story would have stayed in the manger in a tiny...
by Sybil Macbeth | Jan 4, 2015 | Praying in Color
It’s still Christmas and many signs of its enduring presence are visible: Church with poinsettias Kings and camels approaching the mantel manger Winter blooms White Lights Manger awaiting the arrival of the magi Matthew 2: 1-8 1 In the time of King Herod, after...
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...