Tag Archives: St Nicholas

Stand up for Advent

Do not become consumed by signs of turmoil. Stand up. Raise your heads. Give voice to the gospel. Expect God. Continue reading

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Wednesday, December 14th: Adults only!

Over the past week, I’ve noticed a certain theme emerging on the chatter feeds around me: Santa. Love him or leave him? An article in the Episcopal Cafe quoted a story about an Episcopal priest who always invited Santa to … Continue reading

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Tuesday, December 6th: Nicholas, Bishop of Myra

A useful online resource for brief biographies of saints and their celebrations, James Kiefer’s page (which I found at http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Nicholas) is unusually perky today. It is entitled, NICHOLAS OF MYRA: FRIEND OF CHILDREN, GIVER OF GIFTS, CLIMBER OF CHIMNEYS, ETC. (6 … Continue reading

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