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The Spiritual Journey of Lent, the Two “P’s,” and What About Penance?
If you have so kindly included visiting my blog(s) during your personal life’s journey in this sacred season of Lent, you may remember, meditative reader, that for Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011, I posted about the significance of the day … Continue reading →
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Advent, Star of Bethlehem, the Kingdom of Heaven, the Lowly Are Lifted Up, the Message and Mission of Jesus
Unless you happen to be a regular church-goer, dear reader, you might not take note of the fact that today, November 28, 2010, is the first Sunday, the first day, in the sacred season of Advent. Of course, having spent … Continue reading →
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 