New videos from El Salvador
November 17, 2009
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Videos from El Salvador showing the extent of devastation and the needs for assistance
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Year: 2009
Evensong and healing the world
November 17, 2009
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When she summed up the Episcopalian mission in a single sentence, I thought the message transcended the moment. Though spoken in a church, it should hold true in any setting; a worthwhile goal for everyone: “We participate in trying to heal this world. That’s what we’re here for.”
Speaking to the Soul, the book version
November 17, 2009
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According to the secular calendar, Christmas is hard approaching; at least according to my local Mall. If you’re looking for a gift suggestion this year, you would do very well consider the new book by Episcopal Café contributor Vicki Black.
Bethlehem blessings for
same sex couples
November 17, 2009
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In accordance with General Convention 2009 observation that that “the discernment of The Episcopal Church is that there are no theological barriers to blessing … same-sex relationships that are based on love, fidelity and lifelong commitment …” I offer the following interim measures, which you may bring to your parish or not, at your discretion. ~+Paul Marshall, Bishop of the Diocese of Bethlehem
Levi-Strauss, Calvin and the Good News
November 17, 2009
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In a couple of ways, Levi-Strauss reminds me of another famous Frenchman — John Calvin. He also changed everything in his time and place, and many to this day consider themselves his disciples. Calvin also saw a universal structure beneath all human order and society — and that God put it there.
Four loves
November 17, 2009
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“They that are Christ’s” begin by preparing a cross for themselves in their mind. For from the center of the mind, which is love or the will, they aim their love upward to God, to love Him above all things. From that very same center they aim love at their friends, to love them in God “as themselves.”
Plan to replace Brian Prior announced
November 16, 2009
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Bonnie Anderson has announced, in a letter sent to the House of Deputies, how she plans to fill the soon to be vacant office of Vice President of the House of Deputies. Brian Prior, the present Vice President was recently elected a bishop and is no longer eligible to serve.
Bishop Epting on the Apostolic Constitution
November 16, 2009
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Bishop Chris Epting, the Presiding Bishop’s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations issued a statement in reaction to the Vatican’s creation of a Personal Ordinariate structure for disaffected Anglicans. In short, he sees it as flying in the face of the slow but steady work of traditional ecumenism.
The resurgent political power of the Roman Catholic bishops
November 16, 2009
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Their strong reactions to programs suggested by the President and Democratic Party controlled Congress have changed the nature of the Health Care reform bill. They are using strategic donations of money from around the country to defeat state based initiatives to recognize same-sex marriages.
Episcopalians in Space
November 16, 2009
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Dr. Bobby Satcher is one of the crew of today’s planned shuttle launch and a member of St. James’, Houston. This mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS 129) will deliver components for the station’s robotic arm to the International Space Station.
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