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We Know About Waiting

December 13, 2021 By Tim Gavin Leave a Comment

Our students at The Episcopal Academy know about waiting.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Uncategorized Tagged With: Advent, school, waiting

All things Advent

December 12, 2021 By Susan Caldwell Leave a Comment

In an Episcopal Mission Church in the mountains, Father Joe staunchly said: not one bit of Christmas until the Christ Child is placed in the manger.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Blessed Virgin Mary, Children in church, Elizabeth

The Armor of Light

December 9, 2021 By Christian Simmers 1 Comment

I typically welcome the shorter days that accompany the season of Advent. Less daylight should theoretically translate to fewer distractions and more snuggling on the couch, under fleece blankets with warm cups in hand.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Prayer, young adults, youth

Holy Family Road Trip

December 8, 2021 By Caroline Rossini 3 Comments

As a child, unwrapping the nativity set was one of my favorite aspects of decorating for Christmas.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, crèche, Holy Family, social media

How Our Family Celebrates Saint Nicholas

December 6, 2021 By Lindsay Barrett-Adler 1 Comment

When we made the decision to opt out of hosting Christmas for my family last year, my husband and I sat down to brainstorm how to make the holiday season extra special for our girls.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Advent, Feast Days, gifts, St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Center, traditions

Advent is

December 2, 2021 By Susan Caldwell Leave a Comment

A poem for the season of Advent

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The Hard, Essential Work of Observing Advent

November 28, 2021 By Allison Sandlin Liles 1 Comment

For the first time in my adult life, I’m nervous about Advent.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, adventword, Episcopal Relief & Development, Family, Lifelong Learning, Music, Virginia Theological Seminary

Christmas Isn’t Canceled

December 31, 2020 By Matthew Chen 1 Comment

Christmas isn’t canceled. The New Year is coming, fresh and frosty.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Advent, Christmas, coronavirus, hope

Tradition is Life

December 28, 2020 By Sarah Carr Leave a Comment

“Oh! There are gifts on the mantel!” She says as she drops her backpack and coat on the way in from school.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Parenting Tagged With: Advent, coronavirus, Family, rest, tradition

The Dark Ancient Truth of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

December 22, 2020 By Cara Meredith 11 Comments

Usually, by the time December rolls around, I am ready for the Advent season to come around as well.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, coronavirus, hymns

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