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Day: November 14, 2015

Catherine Parr, widow of Henry VIII, pens Prayer for the Monarch in 1662 BCP

November 14, 2015 8 Comments

A Canadian scholar, doing research in one area of history, has stumbled upon the unexpected. Micheline White, PhD, while researching one of Catherine Parr’s ladies-in-waiting, came across a book of prayers published by Catherine Parr and she found a prayer for the king which is obviously the original for the Prayer for the Monarch of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Starbucks doesn’t have time to worry about holiday cup designs

November 14, 2015 1 Comment

In Seattle, Starbucks folks don’t seem to have lost much sleep over the issue. This week Starbucks announced a new program to be better neighbors in Seattle, its home city.

The International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue issues a Communique following the first global meeting since 1984

November 14, 2015 7 Comments

The International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue between the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Anglican Communion met for its historic inaugural meeting in Kochi Kerala India, 26 to 31 OCT 2015.

Letter from Dean of American Cathedral in Paris

November 14, 2015 15 Comments

Knowing we have prayers coming from around the world, that we have a cloud of witnesses, and that we are so inextricably connected in the Body of Christ makes all the difference.

Pope Francis gives the Lampedusa Crucifix to the Lampedusa parish church

November 14, 2015 5 Comments

Cuban President, Raul Castro, presented Pope Francis with a 3 meter crucifix. The Lampedusa Crucifix is made from oars lashed together with rope. It is named for the tiny Mediterranean Sea island off the coast of Sicily where the majority of immigrants fleeing Africa arrive. Francis has taken the decision to now donate the crucifix to the Lampedusa parish which it honors.

Speaking to the Soul: Persistence

November 14, 2015 No Comments

… what are we persistent about and how do we turn it into a positive result rather than just repeating words or actions? It’s not all up to God; we are expected to do our part.