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Those of you who are regular readers of my blog installments may recall that this year I used the Jesse Tree to stimulate my Advent preparation. Well, I am happy to report that being a Jesse Tree Sort of Person brought me to enjoy a very blessed Advent leading me to experience a joyous Christmas and . . .
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Sister Dorene King, OSB, was the director of St. James School’s annual Christmas program which this year was entitled Christmas Star, written by John Burland. The program was a collection of songs and narration based on the Scriptures . . .
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On this third Sunday of Advent the prophet Isaiah announces the coming of one who has been entrusted with the mission of bringing freedom, healing, and the proclamation of good news. In the Gospel we hear John the Baptist – the advance man, the one who goes before – tell us clearly that he is not the “light” but announces the presence of the “Light.” This reference to “light” . . .
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Early one Saturday morning, another Sister and I went to Park Point to take our morning walk through the sand dunes along the shores of Lake Superior. Walking through sand is physically challenging. The sand can be deep . . .
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The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery along with the College of St. Scholastica Campus Ministry held an Advent Vespers entitled “A Service of Story and Song” on December 6. Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel was filled with members of the . . .
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During the Christmas rush while being jostled by last minute shoppers, one might hear someone say, “Christmas is for kids.” The tone of voice and the accompanying facial expression betray either obvious pleasure or weary disgust. I once attended a liturgy during which the latter response was expressed by someone at the prayers of the [...]
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