Month: November 2020

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Advent Word 2020, Day 2 ‘Deliver’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Deliver The psalmist says: “But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth.” Isaiah says: “for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.” Deliver us, oh Lord, from the trials and tribulations we have placed upon ourselves. Free us from this burden which we eagerly and freely picked up, for it is too great for us to bear. Deliver us from ourselves in words, actions, and … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 2 ‘Deliver’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 1 ‘Tender’

Catherine Lee

Happy Advent Sunday to you all! Advent Word Global Advent Calendar 2020 starts today! #AdventWord #Tender When we feel weak and overwhelmed, let us hang our hope on the blessed truth that this same Jesus who one day will come with great power and glory is also the one who walks alongside us right now, with tenderness in his heart and balm for our weary souls. Let us echo the words of the old spiritual that says, “When my heart within is aching, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Just ordained! New deacon Rev. … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 1 ‘Tender’

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Advent Word 2020 Coming Very Soon!

Catherine Lee

The AdventWord project of The Episcopal Church, run by Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is now about to enter its 7th year, and I’ll be participating in the project this year too, as in previous years. You can join too! They invite different people to write a short meditation on a theme word. I will post the meditations and share my own photo linking to the theme word. These are the AdventWords for this year, starting on Sunday November 29, Advent Sunday…. My photos will all be from this past year in Taiwan, either taken by me or a few taken … Continue reading Advent Word 2020 Coming Very Soon!

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‘English Tea-Time’ in Taiwan ~ at Xingren Elementary School 新北市淡水區興仁國小!

Catherine Lee

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” (Henry James) Yes, think glamourous Victorian ladies enjoying their delicate cucumber sandwiches and creamy fruit scones at Fortnum & Mason or … Continue reading ‘English Tea-Time’ in Taiwan ~ at Xingren Elementary School 新北市淡水區興仁國小!

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CMS Link Letter #81 (and Rainbow Village 彩虹眷村!)

Catherine Lee

Published yesterday by the Church Mission Society, my latest link letter, click on the link below… The letter was actually sent off to CMS on October 14 for processing, and much seems to have happened since then. As we await the results of the US presidential election and as the UK goes into lockdown again, there’s a lot going on. A little oasis in all that’s going on is to be found at Rainbow Village, Taichung 彩虹眷村, as high-rise buildings start to go up all around… Let me just cheer you all up a little with some photos I took there … Continue reading CMS Link Letter #81 (and Rainbow Village 彩虹眷村!)