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Christmas Light
Advent draws to a close and for the people of God the time of expectation and preparation has been fulfilled. Indeed, for us time itself has been brought to that “One Still Point” in all of history – that point of divine love made flesh and dwelling with us.
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Advent Greetings
Dear Sisters, During this advent season I pray I may rest and take the time to see the Holy all around me. This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. As I was reading the lessons for Sunday, I was particularly taken by these words in the New Testament reading in Isaiah 64:8, “yet, oh,…
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From Our National President
Light looked down and beheld darkness.“Thither will I go,” said LightPeace looked down and beheld war.“Thither will I go,” said PeaceLove looked down and beheld Hatred.“Thither will I go,” said LoveSo came Light, and shoneSo came Peace and gave rest.So came Love and brought LifeAnd the Word was made Flesh and dwelt among us. Dear…
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Greetings from The Rt. Rev. Philip, the National Chaplain
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace!” (Luke 2:14) Beloved in Christ, In the Christmas Season, we find ourselves pulled in many different directions by the world, by our families and by ourselves. The world pulls at us, as it seems to engage in political controversy, social upheavals and economic disasters. Our…
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The Fire of Pentecost
Pentecost—the infilling of the apostles with the Holy Spirit—the birthday of the church… a day of hope.
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Pentecost 20201 Bishop Duncan
Dear Sisters in Christ, The Season of Pentecost is upon us. It is the “long season” in the Church’s year and will last until the 4 weeks of the Advent Season preceding Christmas. At one time this season was referred to as the Trinity Season. Pentecost references the Holy Spirit coming down upon the Apostles…
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An Easter Message from Nancy Young
Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! On this most holy day, we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus who destroyed death and brought to us new life. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in me, even though they die will live, and everyone…
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Easter Message from Bishop Duncan
“ALLELUIA!” “CHRIST IS RISEN!” “THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED!” “ALLELUIA!” Dear Sisters in Christ, Central to our faith is that “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!” In the early Church it was dangerous to be a follower of Jesus. Christians were often persecuted, enslaved and executed for sport and amusement. That…
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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” BCP p. 265
Lent begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday and with a reminder of our mortality. This year we need no reminder of our mortality. Over 465,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, and every night when we click on the news, we learn of more deaths, more hospitalizations, and more variants of the coronavirus.…
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Lenten Message from Bishop Duncan
The 40 Days of Lent Dear Sisters in Christ, We are about to enter the Season of Lent. We prepare not only for Holy Week and the Easter celebration, but also for deepening our personal spirituality. I have over many years observed this time with prayer, fasting and good works in their many…
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A non-residential Benedictine community of women living out our Baptismal Vows
