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Episcopal Basics: The Nativity Scene |
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Written by Donald Reed
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Saturday, December 29, 2007 |
A users' guide for Episcopalians
"The ox knows its owner, and the ass it's master's crib; but Israel does not know, my people does not understand." (Isaiah 1:3)
We are now ready to experience the joy of Jesus's birth. The concept of the Christmas creche, or manger scene, originated in Europe. The first modern presentation was by the Jesuits in 1562 in Prague, and the idea spread rapidly to Naples, Spain, and southern France. Typically, the scene consists of Mary and Joseph, the three Magi or Wise Men, shepherds, sheep, the Star of Bethlehem, angels, and the manger. The Nativity scene is typically not dismantled until 2 February, Candlemas, whichs marks the end of the Epiphany season.
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Bishop Chane: editorial in The Guardian
As usual, Jim Naughton, the Canon for Communications in the Diocese of Washington, scoops everyone on statements by his boss and our Bishop, John Chane. The Lead, part of the superb diocesan blog, Episcopal Cafe, posted the following editorial by Bishop Chane from the UK newspaper, The Guardian.
The framing of mutual joy: Our church’s evolving [...]
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Clerical errors
An editorial worth reading on the Global Anglican meeting currently going on in Jerusalem appeared in the UK online paper, The Guardian, yesterday.
It said in part:
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New CD from the St. Thomas? Parish Choir
ST. THOMAS’ PARISH CHOIR: NEW CD — “One Thing Have I Desired”
The CD features anthems, spirituals and psalms. There are four anthems by Herbert Howells that are suitable for Christmas or spiritual contemplation. The spirituals include “Balm in Gilead”, and “My Lord, What A Mourning”.
The CD can also be purchased online at [...]
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