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Advent Word 2017, Day 19 ‘renew’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #renew ‘Holy Baptism is always an occasion for us to RENEW our Baptismal Covenant. We RENEW vows to remember. Practice renewing your commitments this holy season. Start with God. RENEW yourself by loving anew your “one, precious” life.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. St. Mark’s Church, Pingtung 屏東市聖馬可堂 was described in the EDUSC report: “The church in Pingtung is a rented wooden structure which is riddled with termites. A grant is needed to purchase land and build a … Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 19 ‘renew’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 18 ’embrace’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #embrace ‘Mary’s EMBRACE of her Son in Michelangelo’s Pieta is cold marble but living, warm and true. Mary was giving Jesus what he needed most. As Advent people, we encounter people every day who need more than a hug or a handshake at the Peace in Church. EMBRACE a beloved child of God.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. The Tachen (Dachen) Islands 大陳群島, just off the coast of Zhejiang Province 浙江省, China were evacuated during the First Taiwan … Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 18 ’embrace’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 17 ‘open’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #open ‘Being OPEN is a gift we must receive each day from the God who opens up even the grave. Be OPEN to what has been. Be OPEN to what will be. OPEN me, God.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. A very smiling Rev. Chia Meng-Chiu 賈夢九牧師 outside 台灣聖公會岡山諸聖堂 All Saints Episcopal Church, Gangshan, Kaohsiung Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 17 ‘open’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 16 ‘dazzle’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #dazzle ‘The “glitter” of Christmas is everywhere. But this time of year, we can be somber, remembering those whom we see no more who have loved us dearly and those whom we have loved with all our hearts. Remembering our loved ones, the starry saints in heaven whose tears are wiped away forever, could be the DAZZLE of Advent. “Our” saints in all their dazzling splendor still light our path.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. St. Paul’s Church, … Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 16 ‘dazzle’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 15 ‘light’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #light ‘On Advent III we are moving closer to what we often call the “true” LIGHT which is coming into the world. Sometimes, we refer to Jesus as the “new” LIGHT. In the LIGHT of JESUS, let us practice spiritual openness to those for whom Jesus is not “true,” “new,” or the LIGHT. There’s a wideness in God’s Mission—and we live knowing that the LIGHT is not only on the Church.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 15 ‘light’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 14 ‘among’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #among ‘In faith we know that God has already come AMONG us. This is no speculation. That God is AMONG us is Gospel truth. The shadow of the Cross falls even on Bethlehem’s cradle. This is the care of God—in the first Advent and for the last Advent.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 14 ‘among’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 13 ‘trust’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #trust ‘Wherever and whenever I seek God, I find God. Eating, drinking, loving, writing, working, reading, praying, playing: God is Immanuel. When God seems far away, guess who moved? TRUST this Advent in the God who is our changeless shield.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 13 ‘trust’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 12 ‘wilderness’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #wilderness ‘Israel finds her Way in the WILDERNESS. God is the only gardener in the WILDERNESS. Israel’s God is our only Way through the WILDERNESS, from the hill country of Bethlehem, pass the signpost of the Cross to the rivers that are grooved into the earth. Go into the WILDERNESS. It is where we live. God is there.’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. The main entrance of what is now St. John’s University, Taiwan 聖約翰科技大學 Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 12 ‘wilderness’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 11 ‘voice’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #voice ‘Listen to those who speak with a distinct VOICE. “The incarnate Word is with us, is still speaking, is present always, yet leaves no sign but everything that is.”’ Visit to the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會 of Bishop John A. Pinckney from Taiwan’s Companion Diocese, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper S. Carolina (EDUSC), October 1965. Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 11 ‘voice’