John van de Laar
@sacredise.bsky.social
Writer, Liturgist, Video Editor, Music Producer, Husband, Dad.
I’m all about Evolutionary Liturgical Christianity.
I’m all about Evolutionary Liturgical Christianity.
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
One of my favourite passages in the Bible is Mary's song, which we know as the Magnificat. It's a subversive and defiant prayer celebrating the God who is always inspiring people of justice, equality, and inclusion in our world. Here's my paraphrase.
Let's pray!
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Let's pray!
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December 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
One of my favourite passages in the Bible is Mary's song, which we know as the Magnificat. It's a subversive and defiant prayer celebrating the God who is always inspiring people of justice, equality, and inclusion in our world. Here's my paraphrase.
Let's pray!
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Let's pray!
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The truth is that if we are waiting for our world to become whole, united, and just before we enter into joy, we will never know joy at all. If we are to find joy in this life, it will have to be in the midst of the grief, anger, and pain.
From 'The Great Wait': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Joy
#Advent
From 'The Great Wait': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Joy
#Advent
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The truth is that if we are waiting for our world to become whole, united, and just before we enter into joy, we will never know joy at all. If we are to find joy in this life, it will have to be in the midst of the grief, anger, and pain.
From 'The Great Wait': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Joy
#Advent
From 'The Great Wait': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Joy
#Advent
At Christmas, we can get so caught up in the busyness that we lose the mindfulness that makes it meaningful. But a quick spiritual practice that only takes a few minutes can make a huge difference. That's what 'Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas' is for!
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Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
At Christmas, we can get so caught up in the busyness that we lose the mindfulness that makes it meaningful. But a quick spiritual practice that only takes a few minutes can make a huge difference. That's what 'Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas' is for!
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 3A on Isaiah 35:1-10': https://bit.ly/48Azhnr
#Advent3A
#Tricksters
#Joy
#Advent3A
#Tricksters
#Joy
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 3A on Isaiah 35:1-10': https://bit.ly/48Azhnr
#Advent3A
#Tricksters
#Joy
#Advent3A
#Tricksters
#Joy
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If our work for justice and peace, for compassion and grace brings no joy – to us or to those we serve – we do not really bring liberation.
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
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#Joy
#Advent3A
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
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#Joy
#Advent3A
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
If our work for justice and peace, for compassion and grace brings no joy – to us or to those we serve – we do not really bring liberation.
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
sacredise.com/advent...
#Joy
#Advent3A
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
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#Joy
#Advent3A
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We speak of Advent as the Season of Waiting, but what are we waiting for? We might say Christ's return, but what does that mean?
Take some time to think about these questions for yourself. Then, if you're interested, check out my thoughts: https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent
#Waiting
#ReturnOfChrist
Take some time to think about these questions for yourself. Then, if you're interested, check out my thoughts: https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent
#Waiting
#ReturnOfChrist
December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We speak of Advent as the Season of Waiting, but what are we waiting for? We might say Christ's return, but what does that mean?
Take some time to think about these questions for yourself. Then, if you're interested, check out my thoughts: https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent
#Waiting
#ReturnOfChrist
Take some time to think about these questions for yourself. Then, if you're interested, check out my thoughts: https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent
#Waiting
#ReturnOfChrist
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From 'The Great Wait: A Reflection on James 5:7-10 for Advent 3A': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent3A
#Joy
#Waiting
#Advent3A
#Joy
#Waiting
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From 'The Great Wait: A Reflection on James 5:7-10 for Advent 3A': https://bit.ly/4iDyZza
#Advent3A
#Joy
#Waiting
#Advent3A
#Joy
#Waiting
The second week of Advent calls us to peace in a world where peace is tragically elusive.
Let's pray...
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent2A
#Peace
#Shalom
Let's pray...
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent2A
#Peace
#Shalom
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The second week of Advent calls us to peace in a world where peace is tragically elusive.
Let's pray...
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent2A
#Peace
#Shalom
Let's pray...
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent2A
#Peace
#Shalom
A few years ago, in response to the chaos of Christmas, Sacredise published a little prayer guide. 'Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas' offers a quick daily practice to help you be mindful in the Christmas Season.
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
#Christmas
#Mindfulness
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
#Christmas
#Mindfulness
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A few years ago, in response to the chaos of Christmas, Sacredise published a little prayer guide. 'Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas' offers a quick daily practice to help you be mindful in the Christmas Season.
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
#Christmas
#Mindfulness
Check it out: payhip.com/b/i6acC
#Christmas
#Mindfulness
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If we are ever going to find a way through the turbulence in our lives and
world, we need hope. Despair can’t help us.
From 'Living as Advent People'. Check it out here: payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Hope
#Advent
world, we need hope. Despair can’t help us.
From 'Living as Advent People'. Check it out here: payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Hope
#Advent
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
If we are ever going to find a way through the turbulence in our lives and
world, we need hope. Despair can’t help us.
From 'Living as Advent People'. Check it out here: payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Hope
#Advent
world, we need hope. Despair can’t help us.
From 'Living as Advent People'. Check it out here: payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Hope
#Advent
The weapons in our hands are simply the products of the weapons in our hearts and unless we do something intentionally to identify, name, and learn to quiet our aggression, we will be unable to lay our weapons down
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 2A on Isaiah 11:1-10': https://bit.ly/4q397Q7
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 2A on Isaiah 11:1-10': https://bit.ly/4q397Q7
December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The weapons in our hands are simply the products of the weapons in our hearts and unless we do something intentionally to identify, name, and learn to quiet our aggression, we will be unable to lay our weapons down
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 2A on Isaiah 11:1-10': https://bit.ly/4q397Q7
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent 2A on Isaiah 11:1-10': https://bit.ly/4q397Q7
How do you navigate the complexities of peace, and of being a peacemaker, in your life and relationships? How can you help to move your world a little closer to God's reign of shalom?
If you're interested in my take on these questions, here it is: https://bit.ly/4rmilYS
#Shalom
#Peace
#Advent2A
If you're interested in my take on these questions, here it is: https://bit.ly/4rmilYS
#Shalom
#Peace
#Advent2A
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How do you navigate the complexities of peace, and of being a peacemaker, in your life and relationships? How can you help to move your world a little closer to God's reign of shalom?
If you're interested in my take on these questions, here it is: https://bit.ly/4rmilYS
#Shalom
#Peace
#Advent2A
If you're interested in my take on these questions, here it is: https://bit.ly/4rmilYS
#Shalom
#Peace
#Advent2A
In what ways can you opt out of the polarising habits of your society and embrace a shalom-bringing inclusiveness that welcomes all and that seeks and celebrates common ground wherever it may be found?
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
sacredise.com/advent...
#Advent
#Shalom
#Peace
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
sacredise.com/advent...
#Advent
#Shalom
#Peace
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In what ways can you opt out of the polarising habits of your society and embrace a shalom-bringing inclusiveness that welcomes all and that seeks and celebrates common ground wherever it may be found?
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
sacredise.com/advent...
#Advent
#Shalom
#Peace
From Lectionary Resources by Sacredise.
sacredise.com/advent...
#Advent
#Shalom
#Peace
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In these turbulent times, Advent reminds us of the power of hope and teaches us to be people of hope even in the face of hopelessness.
Let’s pray…
From 'Living as Advent People'
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#Advent
#Hope
Let’s pray…
From 'Living as Advent People'
payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent
#Hope
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
In these turbulent times, Advent reminds us of the power of hope and teaches us to be people of hope even in the face of hopelessness.
Let’s pray…
From 'Living as Advent People'
payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent
#Hope
Let’s pray…
From 'Living as Advent People'
payhip.com/b/a9NKR
#Advent
#Hope
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent Sunday A on Isaiah 2:1-5': https://bit.ly/47Z48tp
#Advent
#LoveYourEnemies
#Advent
#LoveYourEnemies
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
From 'Lectionary Reflection for Advent Sunday A on Isaiah 2:1-5': https://bit.ly/47Z48tp
#Advent
#LoveYourEnemies
#Advent
#LoveYourEnemies
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
Where are you seeing and experiencing resurrection in your life and relationships?
#Advent
#God'sReign
Where are you seeing and experiencing resurrection in your life and relationships?
#Advent
#God'sReign
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From 'Living as Advent People': payhip.com/b/a9NKR
Where are you seeing and experiencing resurrection in your life and relationships?
#Advent
#God'sReign
Where are you seeing and experiencing resurrection in your life and relationships?
#Advent
#God'sReign
Paul was not calling them to wait for Christ’s return, but to live as if it had already happened—to embody in their present lives, the future they were longing for.
From 'Time to Wake Up': https://bit.ly/49rzaLH
How can you embody your hoped-for future today?
#God'sReign
#LittleIncarnations
From 'Time to Wake Up': https://bit.ly/49rzaLH
How can you embody your hoped-for future today?
#God'sReign
#LittleIncarnations
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Paul was not calling them to wait for Christ’s return, but to live as if it had already happened—to embody in their present lives, the future they were longing for.
From 'Time to Wake Up': https://bit.ly/49rzaLH
How can you embody your hoped-for future today?
#God'sReign
#LittleIncarnations
From 'Time to Wake Up': https://bit.ly/49rzaLH
How can you embody your hoped-for future today?
#God'sReign
#LittleIncarnations