Tag Archives: Lent

Move it, St. Chad!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Today we celebrate the life and ministry of St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield who died in 672 A.D.  He was one of four brothers, each of whom dedicated their lives to the church.  His older brother, Cedd (who later also … Continue reading →

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Undone by Donne

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

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 →

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Bear Fruit

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

“You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last…” (John 15:16a) Today we celebrate in the church year the feast of St. Matthias The Apostle.  Matthias was elected … Continue reading →

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“He is worthy! He is worthy!”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

The title for today’s Daily Cup comes from the acclamation that the assembly, gathered to elect the new pope in 236 A.D., cried out signifying that Fabian was to be the new bishop of Rome. Fabian was a total stranger to the … Continue reading →

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The music of Calvary

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

One of the most powerful and moving films of the last decade is “The Pianist.”  It tells the true story of a talented young Jew, Wladyslaw Szpilman, who is just beginning a brilliant piano career in Warsaw in 1939, the … Continue reading →

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Listen is a word for Lent

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

The Gospel yesterday was about the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Sunday before Lent begins always is. Epiphany starts with starlight that the Magi follow and this light grows in intensity until we are blinded like the disciples on the Mount. … Continue reading →

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Lenten discipline

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Well, Lent is almost over! Sunday was the 5th Sunday in Lent, and this is the last week of Lent before we begin Holy Week on Palm Sunday. But the Lenten disciplines you have chosen should continue until the Easter … Continue reading →

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