December 28, 2021

The word “adventitious” means “"coming from another source”. When used in botany, it means "arising or occurring sporadically in other than the usual location."

The grace of God is adventitious. It comes from outside us. As St. John says in his famous prologue, “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” (John 1:9)

Amen!

“Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (First Sunday after Christmas – BCP)