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  • May 31, 2016

    Ringing on

    By Faithful Friar A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting the Ringers from Trinity Church in New York City for an afternoon of ringing. Their tower is currently under construction for maintenance work, and they are using … Continue reading
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  • May 27, 2016

    Lemonade Delayed

    When life hands you lemons, tread water. Presumptive lemonade could be a mistake. When I read the Psalms, I’m intrigued by the amount of waiting the writer describes. Usually, he’s made a mess of his life, lost his way, or … Continue reading
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  • May 20, 2016

    The Net Will Not Break

    During a very busy weekend , the  phrase “the net did not break” jumped out at me from Sunday’s Gospel reading. .   [John 21:11] It’s a familiar story, although I had never noticed this phrase before.  Jesus appeared to Peter … Continue reading
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  • May 19, 2016

    Beautiful Words

    by Sister Bridget Haase A beautiful word, for me as an author and storyteller, sprouts from life’s garden. A word can inspire hope life daffodils dancing after winter. It can be as fragrant as a bunch of lilacs brought home … Continue reading
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  • May 19, 2016

    Who is the Holy Spirit?

    by Jack Levison Posted on the Presbyterian Outlook, May 17, 2016 The year before men landed on the moon, I learned about the Holy Spirit in a small white church, sandwiched between a TV repair shop and a doughnut store on … Continue reading
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  • May 16, 2016

    Come Holy Spirit

    By Sr. Fidelis One of the most beloved prayers to the Holy Spirit was most likely penned in the early 1200’s by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury. This chant Sequence is sung directly following the Alleluia for Pentecost, in preparation … Continue reading
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