Advent Word 2020, Day 4 ‘Earth’
#AdventWord #Earth During Advent, as we live anew the unexpectedness of God’s first coming, the EARTH we stand on and the EARTH we’re made of tremble in anticipation of the birth of mercy and justice. The fig trees teach us lessons about working while we wait, and the darkness of the sun and the moon make us alert to the death of every injustice and the second coming of hope. That’s us! Almost on Top of the World @ Dabajianshan 大霸尖山, Taiwan 3,492m/ 11,456 ft: July 23, 2020 Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 4 ‘Earth’
‘Happy Ending’ Party-Time 🥳 for Advent Church English Classes!
Yes, our 10 weeks of community English classes for adults – running on Tuesday evenings for beginners and Thursday afternoons for the more advanced (each class 90 minutes) – are now over for this semester, and last night we brought … Continue reading ‘Happy Ending’ Party-Time 🥳 for Advent Church English Classes!
Advent Word 2020, Day 3 ‘Strengthen’
#AdventWord #Strengthen Háshįnee in Diné (Navajo) means “Beloved.” One of my spiritual disciplines is to make time to meditate on my ancestral words, which invite me to reflect and grow closer into a relationship with my people and the Divine. Háshįnee must be said from the heart, for it acknowledges profound kinship. Imagine for a moment the way God expresses love and compassion for Jesus: “You are my beloved Son.” I feel a glowing admiration of love and hope transpire within my soul in response to these sacred words uttered by the Divine. Living in the way of Háshįnee strengthens … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 3 ‘Strengthen’
Advent Word 2020, Day 2 ‘Deliver’
#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’
Advent Word 2020, Day 1 ‘Tender’
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’
Advent Word 2020 Coming Very Soon!
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!
Sea of Flowers @ Taipei Guandu Plain! 🌺
Every year, the Taipei City Government arranges for local farmers in the area of Taipei City known as the Guandu Plain to plant flowers in some of their fields. Every year it’s so beautiful! Most of the fields there are … Continue reading Sea of Flowers @ Taipei Guandu Plain! 🌺
‘English Tea-Time’ in Taiwan ~ at Xingren Elementary School 新北市淡水區興仁國小!
“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!
St. John’s University Coming of Age Ceremony 成年禮 2020!
After long weeks of hard work for the clergy, staff and students of our St. John’s University (SJU) Chaplaincy – today was THE day, our SJU Coming of Age Ceremony! This annual event is highly praised by the Ministry of … Continue reading St. John’s University Coming of Age Ceremony 成年禮 2020!
Catherine Lee 