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A Look Back at 2020 (& hope in 2021)
Post Views = 911This was a year to remember…a year of changes, a year of handling disruptions, a year of great difficulty for some, a year of growth for others. Many faced unemployment, health crises, devastating losses, and separation from loved ones. Misunderstandings, prejudices, and divisions were brought to the forefront in the news and in our…
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Advent 2020 – Last Day of Advent
Post Views = 1467It’s here! Our waiting has come to an end. The arrival of Christmas. For you, maybe it means a day off. A day of traditions. A day of favorite foods. A day for family. A day of giving. A day of receiving. A day of music. A day of reflection. A day…
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Advent 2020 – Day 25 Creation
Post Views = 1281Here are some thoughts to mediate on today about the mystery of CREATION and the mystery of Jesus and the mystery of incarnation. First, a look at the introduction to the gospel of John. John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was…
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Advent 2020 – Day 24 Solidarity
Post Views = 1007How distracted I am by the material aspects of Christmas: the gifts and the lights and the shopping and the decorations? I so easily forget the real meaning of Christmas, walking right past that nativity with barely a glance. When was the last time I knelt before the manger? Oh, sure, the…
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Advent 2020 – Days 22 & 23 A Peace Carol Mashup
Post Views = 978So, I wrote a little poem today with bits and pieces of many different Christmas carols used within its lines. Can you identify from which carols I unearthed these words and phrases? Comfort, comfort, O my people, Speak of peace, now, from each steeple. Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning ‘neath…
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Advent 2020 – Day 21 Integrity
Post Views = 777We usually think of INTEGRITY as honesty. Having INTEGRITY means being morally upright and having good character. I think, however, that there is much more meaning packed behind this simple word. I think INTEGRITY means being true to who I really am, to my real self, my true self. This self is an inner strength that not only…