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Candlemas: History, Traditions…And Crepes!

February 2, 2019 By Sharon Ely Pearson Leave a Comment

On February 2, exactly 40 days after Christmas, we commemorate Mary’s adherence to the Mosaic law as she entered the Temple for the ritual purification, as explained in Leviticus 12:2-8. Also, forty days was the time when a firstborn was brought to the Temple to be dedicated to the Lord (Exodus 13:2-12).

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Three Keys to Living the Liturgical Year at Home (without overwhelm)

December 14, 2017 By Emily Watkins 2 Comments

The key to expanding our traditions and journeying joyfully into the church year is three fold – flexibility, simplicity and repeatability.

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Another liturgical year is coming to an end. It’s time to reflect and give thanks.

November 14, 2017 By Emily Watkins 1 Comment

Advent is the beginning of church year, which means late November is the end: a good time to focus on the past year’s gifts.

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St. Simon & St. Jude: Never Too Punk Rock for Jesus

October 28, 2017 By Dorian Del Priore 2 Comments

The disciples would be seen as misfits in tension with the established social norms and hierarchies. Sounds pretty punk rock to me.

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St. James of Jerusalem, Pillar of the Church

October 23, 2017 By Ann Benton Fraser Leave a Comment

How many of our current events—in politics or in our church deliberations—get stuck in frustrating stalemates?

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Three things I hope we’ll remember on the 4th of July

July 4, 2017 By Ben Irwin 1 Comment

It’s important to celebrate the best of America while remaining mindful of the worst.

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