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Laying down our burdens during Lent

February 26, 2023 By Tina Clark 2 Comments

The Samaritan woman, whom the orthodox church names Saint Photini, carries a burden of shame along with her water jar as she walks the through heat and dust.

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Everyone has a past, Photini allowed hers to reflect light

February 26, 2019 By Kit Lonergan 1 Comment

I’ve commented to friends once too often that I am deeply grateful that social media and camera phones weren’t a thing when I was in college.

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