Welcoming Advent into Our Homes
Part of my family is already observing Advent. And it’s not the clergy parents who are up to their eyeballs […]
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Liturgical Year
All Faithful Departed and the Love that Never Dies
Each year on All Saints Day, my church brings out portraits and icons of great Saints from ages past, placing
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When the Haunted House Leads to Holy Ground
My adopted hometown of Pittsburgh has given the world many gifts—among them Mr Rogers, Billy Porter, and Andy Warhol. In a very
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Angels: Agents of God’s Word and Deed
One of the most joyous times within church congregations is, notably, that of various renditions of the Christmas pageant. Most
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Drawing hope from the cross
The cross, once a Roman instrument of torture, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Christianity—seen on jewelry,
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Looking Beyond the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity
Some traditions about Mary, the Mother of God, elevate her purity and virtues to an almost divine level. I first encountered
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The Trinity Calls us Deeper into Relationship
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God” (John 1:1). And
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The Spirit of Pentecost and the Practice of Paying Attention
Today is Pentecost, the day on the church calendar when we remember and celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit,
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Celebrating the Visitation and Quiet Miracles that Change the World
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” I remember the first time
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Celebrating the Ascension in Modern Times
Feast of the Ascension Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to
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