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The Spiritual Journey of Lent for Christians Reaches the City Gates of Jerusalem on “Palm” Sunday.

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

If you are an observant Christian, faithful reader, you are well aware that today, April 17, 2011, is Palm Sunday and the first day of Holy Week for this year. The sacred season of penance and preparation that Christians have … Continue reading →

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We Want to Believe, to Put Our Trust in Something….or Someone.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

Yesterday, March 9, 2011, I posted about “Ash Wednesday” and the sacred season of Lent, in hopes, thinking and believing reader, that whether you consider yourself a Christian, of another faith tradition, or believe yourself to be “not a religious … Continue reading →

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A Place in the Universe, the World, Life – What Is the Meaning for Me?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

It’s definitely reckless of me to make reference to a book that I haven’t had in my hands for over 30 years; but since my copy of Peter Berger’s The Sacred Canopy was lost in a church fire – along … Continue reading →

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The Best-lived Life and the Love of One’s Self – Absolutely Essential

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

Before attempting what I think will be the last installment for now, faithful reader, on this discussion of the “well-lived life – the life of loves” (unless, of course, you have points to add, questions to ask, comments for me … Continue reading →

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The Best-lived Life and Love IV. – “The Love of God”

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

The best-lived life among all well-lived lives is one that knows and participates in….the love of God. This fourth kind of love – as identified in ancient Greek and the Bible, for two sources – is the highest and most … Continue reading →

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The Unchanging Epiphany, the Irony of Manger Scenes, What Is Revealed

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

Yesterday, January 5, is traditionally the last day of Christmastide (the “twelve days of Christmas”). While driving around town, I saw a man busily taking down outdoor Christmas lights and decorations. I idly wondered if he knew that it was … Continue reading →

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A Life Well-lived, Living the Greatest Commandment

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

In my previous post on this blog, we ended with the question, “What would a well-lived life look like for you?” While all human religions and philosophies wrestle with that question, one of my personal favorites is attributed to the … Continue reading →

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The Gifts of the Magi, Christmas Gifts, My Gift for You

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

On December 18, 2010, I posted on this blog concerning the Visit of the Magi to the Holy Family in the Gospel According to Matthew, chapter 2. I noted the fact that Matthew’s account of the story doesn’t actually say … 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

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

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 Spiritual Journey of Lent for Christians Reaches the City Gates of Jerusalem on “Palm” Sunday.

The Best-lived Life and the Love of One’s Self – Absolutely Essential

The Unchanging Epiphany, the Irony of Manger Scenes, What Is Revealed

A Life Well-lived, Living the Greatest Commandment

The Gifts of the Magi, Christmas Gifts, My Gift for You

Advent, Star of Bethlehem, the Kingdom of Heaven, the Lowly Are Lifted Up, the Message and Mission of Jesus

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