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Praying for World Peace….

Catherine Lee

Where to start with world peace?! A few weeks ago at St. James’ Church Youth Group in Taichung, we had the challenge of praying for the world.  Challenge accepted!  We prayed for the 16 countries officially listed as being located on the Tropic of Cancer, of which Taiwan is one (see that post here).  This past Saturday was part 2, this time with a focus on world peace. We prayed for countries where war is a current reality.   Wikipedia’s List of ongoing armed conflicts is very extensive, so we focused on 16 of the worst-affected countries.  Not all are ‘at … Continue reading Praying for World Peace….

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Praying for the World…

Catherine Lee

But where to start?!  It’s quite a task to take on ‘praying for the world’ ~ so on Saturday night at the St. James’ Church Youth Group in Taichung, we started with, well, where else to start, but, of course, Taiwan!  And we prayed around the Tropic of Cancer for all 16 officially-listed countries, one of which is Taiwan.  Interestingly, many of those countries are very arid and dry ~ the Tropic of Cancer actually passes right through the middle of the Sahara Desert.  And the highest mountain on the Tropic of Cancer is …… (drum roll here)… Yushan in … Continue reading Praying for the World…

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A Big Welcome to: 台灣聖公會第58屆教區年議會 The Diocese of Taiwan 58th Annual Convention!

Catherine Lee

St. Paul’s Church, Kaohsiung was THE place to be this past weekend, as we all gathered ~ clergy and lay delegates from all over the Taiwan Episcopal Church ~ for our annual diocesan convention.  Every year this major event is … Continue reading A Big Welcome to: 台灣聖公會第58屆教區年議會 The Diocese of Taiwan 58th Annual Convention!

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Welcoming the Dean and Clergy of St. John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong!

Catherine Lee

After an hour of blue sky and sunshine last Saturday, the sun sadly gave up and has never been seen since.  It is a completely wet, cold and horrible week.  But kinda normal for this time of year.  Do not come to visit in winter!  Unless you are hardy and strong and very cheerful, like most Taiwan people or our eleven lovely visitors from Hong Kong (HK), namely the dean and clergy of St. John’s Cathedral, who are visiting northern Taiwan all this week.  They’re spending the week smiling, enthusing, encouraging and really enjoying themselves, hey, they seem to be … Continue reading Welcoming the Dean and Clergy of St. John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong!

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Advent Word 2017, Day 23 ‘celebrate’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #celebrate ‘The Church is quiet. We CELEBRATE the birth of a holy child. We pray with the deep intention that every day will be Christmas. Every day God gives us is a gift to CELEBRATE.’ Newly-built Advent Church 台灣聖公會降臨堂 about 1974 ~ kindergarten graduation with Rev. Charles C. T. Chen 陳金地牧師 in the centre. #CelebrationTime! Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 23 ‘celebrate’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 22 ‘believe’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #believe ‘For 2000 years flames of adoring lamps have surrounded the cave where Jesus was first at home in Bethlehem. People kiss the cave’s rock and BELIEVE. We taste slowly, drink and BELIEVE. It comes down not to a creed but to a cave.’ 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. 台灣聖公會岡山諸聖堂 All Saints Episcopal Church, Gangshan, Kaohsiung Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 22 ‘believe’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 21 ‘child’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #child ‘The stable lamp is glowing, and the CHILD is sleeping on Mary’s lap. This is the scene in many a creche in every corner of Christendom. Drawing near to Christmas Day is a bittersweet moment. Before we know it, this chosen CHILD of the bright stars will ride in triumph through the streets of Jerusalem to his cruel death.’ 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, Kaohsiung 台灣聖公會高雄聖保羅堂 ran several clinics in rented buildings in the … Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 21 ‘child’

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Advent Word 2017, Day 20 ‘greeting’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #greeting ‘As part of the Holy Baptism celebration, the community enthusiastically greets the newest member of Christ’s family. Have a spiritual practice of GREETING a new person for your always increasing family every day.’ 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. Rev. Patric Hutton, USA missionary and vicar of St. Paul’s Church, Kaohsiung 台灣聖公會高雄聖保羅堂 stands outside St. Paul’s Clinic. St. Paul’s ran several clinics in rented buildings in the Kaohsiung and Pingtung areas, this was one. They also had mobile … Continue reading Advent Word 2017, Day 20 ‘greeting’

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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’