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Nothing is far from God
Today in the life of the Church we celebrate St. Monnica. Monnica is the mother of Augustine of Hippo and was one of the major influences in that saint’s life. She is also responsible, in part, to converting St. Augustine … Continue reading
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Tagged closeness of God, doubt, faith, God, hope, Jesus Christ, St. Augustine, St. Monnica
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How do we Believe and Grieve
“Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day” John 6:54a Three weeks ago I was on the phone with an elderly gentleman from Cincinnati, my home … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, bread and wine, communion, death, faith, Grief, holding hands, John 6:54-59, life eternal, new life, Resurrection
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Emancipation from Doubt
Emancipation Day is celebrated next Monday in the District of Columbia as a day to commemorate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on April 16, 1862 by President Lincoln. The DC government has asked churches to consider including some form … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, doubt, emancipation, faith, music, Resurrection
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Impermanence
Twentieth century choreographer George Balanchine believed that all ballets were like butterflies: “A breath, a memory, then gone.” A recent article in The Wall Street Journal points out that this is true of all the performing arts. “All that work, … Continue reading
Undone by Donne
A favorite hymn of the young Choristers here is found in The Hymnal 1982 at 140, Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun. With its plaintive 17th century tune and text by metaphysical poet John Donne, it is a … Continue reading
The Song of Simeon in 3D
Art, music and poetry inspired by an old man We haven’t seen many SOS’s yet – Signs of Spring – but there is one undeniable sign to be found in the lengthening days. The morning light appears a little earlier, … Continue reading
“The heavens declare the glory of God…” Psalm 19:1
I have never been afraid of the dark. Even as a child, I could see well in the dark and enjoyed looking at the stars out of my bedroom window late at night. Whenever our family went camping, it was … Continue reading
A new year – a time to renew our faith in Christ
Happy New Year! On Sunday, November 27, Christians around the world began a new Church year with the first Sunday of Advent. The Church over the centuries has developed a cycle of scriptural lessons and worship practices to carry us … Continue reading
What would you do with $2 to demonstrate your trust in God?
This past Sunday, churches everywhere heard Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), in which he taught his disciples to use and not waste the talents that God had given them to further God’s mission. Jesus was encouraging his followers … Continue reading
What would you do with two dollars to demonstrate your talents?
This past Sunday, churches everywhere heard Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), in which he taught his disciples to use and not waste the talents that God had given them to further God’s mission. Jesus was encouraging his followers … Continue reading
