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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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More March Folklore, What Is It About March Hares, In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rev. Dr. David Q. Hall

More about the month of March, dear reader: It is called by some “the daffodil month.” Bright, fresh-looking, yellow daffodils are the cheery flower of the month (also called the “birth flower” for those born in March). Daffodils are very … Continue reading →

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