Today we celebrate Fourth Week of Lent

"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18

Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

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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Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

December 7th, 2009

Check out the Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori – just lovely!

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Preparing for Advent

November 28th, 2009

My favorite time of the year is Christmas, and as I learn more about the church year, I realize that Advent is my favorite church season.  From Wikipedia:
Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity [...]

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Devotion Through Music

December 12th, 2006

Christmas is a very special time of year to me. I am big on decorating, gift-giving, baking goodies, and, of course, listening to Christmas music. Many people are in Christmas for the presents they can get, or the competition of who has the best lights, or even out of a sense of obligation [...]

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Have you shown your gratitude?

November 26th, 2006

As November comes to a close, all that yummy turkey has been gobbled up (no pun intended), and the Christmas season is getting into full swing, I ask you to take a moment to think about how even the smallest things can make a huge difference.
Who do you see day to day? Your family, [...]

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