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ADVENT SUNDAY: ….Star of Bethlehem…

So, the last Sunday in Advent has come (& almost gone!) In Today’s Gospel we heard how John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary came to visit.  Fr. Sean challenged us this evening about how much ‘leaping’ we … Continue reading

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ADVENT: … Psalm 23…

Busy today with holiday doings & goings, my previously plotted humorous post did not seem appropriate given the terrible tragedy yesterday in Connecticut.  I hope one day the families of the precious ones killed will be able to laugh again, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Photograph: … Mary, Mother of Jesus (Feast Day!!)

Today Eastern Orthodox & Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of the Dormition honoring the faithfulness of Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, whose ‘yes’ to Angel Gabriel brought Light into our world.  As she ran to Elizabeth to share her … Continue reading

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Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!

It’s that time of year…Christmas music in the air, Joyful folks everywhere… It doesn’t get better than sitting by a roaring fire with a cup of Christmas tea, listening to the Canadian Tenors singing Christmas carols (unless you can SEE … Continue reading

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Prayer Appeal from Bethlehem…

After hosting an exquisite lunch today, my friend Christie passed along a slightly tattered document: a copied fax,  dated 12 March 1994, sent to my parents’ church along with an INGO situation update that my Papa shared with the whole … Continue reading

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