“As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying...

“‘In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from...

“All shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17, NRSVue) This...