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In the Moment of Fleeing to Egypt

January 8, 2021 By Lauren Kuratko Leave a Comment

The end of Christmas crashes the promised healing of the manger scene into the wounded world and the terror cultivated by those who fear the loss of power. Christ is already active in the world, but everything is not yet well.  

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Parenting Tagged With: parenting, politics, Wise Men and Women

Our Family’s Nativity Tradition

December 10, 2019 By Melody Wilson Shobe 6 Comments

On the first Sunday of Advent after church, I get to go home and do one of my most favorite things. No, it is not decorate a Christmas tree—we will wait until the week of Christmas to do that. On the first Sunday of Advent, in my family, we set up our nativities.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Parenting Tagged With: Advent, baby Jesus, crèche, nativity, parenting, Wise Men and Women

A Gift of the Magi: Stealth Christian Formation

January 6, 2019 By Betsey Monnot 1 Comment

“We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts, we travel so far. (sic)” The little voice sings from the back of the car. My son, strapped into his carseat, is singing one of his favorite songs.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: carols, Epiphany, formation, songs, Wise Men and Women

Day 12: Study My Teachings!

January 5, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman 3 Comments

On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “Study my teachings.”   Reflect I go through ups and downs in how […]

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Bible Study, Contemplation, Jesus, Seekers, Wise Men and Women, Word

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