• Today we celebrate Christmas

    O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Hymn 72 in the Episcopal Church Hymnal (1982)
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    31 Days of Wishes: Wish #24

    December 24th, 2009

    I pray that we open our hearts to the true reason for the Christmas holiday, and that we remember what it is that we have been anticipating all throughout advent – not Christmas presents or even delicious food with the families we love, but the coming of our Savior.

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    Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent

    December 13th, 2009

    Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. [...]

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    31 Days of Wishes: Wish #6

    December 6th, 2009

    Today is the beginning of week 2 of Advent . . . and I’m already behind in my Advent devotional (Love Came Down: Anglican Readings for Advent and Christmas).  I used to be VERY good about spending some time (even if it was only 10 minutes) every day either reading the Bible, reading a devotional, [...]

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    Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent

    December 6th, 2009

    Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now [...]

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    Learning to Advent

    December 2nd, 2009

    Interesting new series at The Resurgence called Learning to Advent.  Great for those just starting with Advent or wanting a refresher!

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