Thought for the Week

Scriptures to Read:

Daniel 8:15-17 & 26-27

Daniel 9:1-6

Daniel 9:7-14

Daniel 9:15-19

St. Luke 1:11-17

St. Luke 1:68-79

St. Luke 1:28-38

I AM WRITING THIS ON VETERANS DAY. Today evoked many memories. I prayed for a number of folks who served. Normally, I use the four weeks of December to think about the Christmas Story and those involved with major roles. This year I thought I might write about those who are important but not so much in the spotlight.

I begin with the angel Gabriel. We often think his first appearance was to the elderly priest Zechariah. Let me just say whenever Gabriel...