The Holiness of Dysfunction
January 1, 2017
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Maybe it is the dysfunction that surprises us and allows us to make space for the holy to come in.
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Tag: Christmas
Hail, Mary?
December 27, 2016
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A Christmas Carol service in Sri Lanka raised eyebrows when it inserted the lyrics to Tupac’s Hail Mary instead of the ancient prayer beloved of Christians around the world.
Christmas in Aleppo
December 27, 2016
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Christmas Mass is celebrated in the Old City of Aleppo for the first time in five years, according to reports.
An African Shepherd, Too Many Girl Saints, and A Toddler-Priest
December 25, 2016
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“Now I baptize you,” she said, and “sprayed” water on me with her Duplo fire hose. She forgot the words, but touched my forehead, gave me her feather, and said, “Here’s your candle.”
Peace on earth, good will towards men
December 25, 2016
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What if some guy over in the middle east were Jesus’ millionth cousin five hundredth removed? What if the people we think are our enemies are Jesus’ family?
Happy Chrismukkah!
December 24, 2016
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Tonight is both the first night of Hanukkah, as well as Christmas Eve. Seven of the eight days of Hannukkah fall on the first 7 of the 12 days of Christmas.
2FAB: Holiday Gold
December 21, 2016
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In this seasonal mini-episode, Luci and Jordan look at how Christmas came to be fixed on December 25th.
Speaking to the Soul: Love calls us home
December 20, 2016
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May we all be drawn there, too. Drawn toward the Love that turned and slept in his mother’s arms. Love that offers us everything and demands from us everything in return. Love that stands against principalities and powers
Church in Sacramento holds Christmas service for special needs children
December 19, 2016
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St James’ Episcopal Church in Lincoln, California (part of Sacramento) held a Christmas service on Saturday geared towards children with autism and other special needs.
The Christ in Christmas
December 18, 2016
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Two strawmen are often lightning rods for Christian efforts to keep Christ at the heart of Christmas. These strawmen are irrelevant distractions.
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