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Lancelot Andrewes and Icons for Vocation

September 26, 2021 By Dorian Del Priore Leave a Comment

Spiderman’s real name was Peter Parker, and the wit and brains were a part of Peter before he became Spiderman. That gave me hope. I was sort of a dorky, nerdy kid, and if a kid like Peter could become something great, then maybe I could, too.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Bible, cloud of witnesses, icons, saints, school

Epiphany, Inclusivity, and Restroom Wisdom

January 19, 2019 By Mary Lee Wile 1 Comment

Not long ago, as I waited to use the restroom at Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, I became intensely aware of the sign on the door

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A special place for prayer at home?

January 9, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish 6 Comments

I’m getting ready to make a space for prayer at home. Do you already have one?

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: altar, home, icons, oratory, Prayer, prie-dieu, The Little Oratory

Jesus speaks to us and to our kids: more about icons

July 7, 2016 By Mary Lee Wile Leave a Comment

Icons have become part of my faith journey over the years. They can speak to the children among us as well.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: coloring, home, icons

Jesus in my Kitchen: Using Icons in the Home

June 13, 2016 By Heather Sleightholm 4 Comments

Collecting icons and creating an icon corner in my kitchen has helped me grow in my relationship with God.

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