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Advent Word 2018, Day 3 ‘Focus 專注’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Focus #專注 專注是需要學習的，在我們高度數位化的時代中，專注變得更難。讓我們一起進入基督再來的這個季節，專注於耶穌的話語，形象以及承諾。當祂再顯現時，這一切會告訴我們:「那日子必將再來。」當我們專注定睛於耶穌時，「生活中的憂慮」必將被神的國度所代替。 Focus is a learned practice, made more difficult in our hyper-connected digital age. Let us enter this season of Advent with a commitment to focus on the words, images, and promises of Jesus. They will tell us “the days are surely coming” when He will appear. With our focus on Jesus, the “worries of this life” will be replaced by the Kingdom of God. In AD 634, at the request of King Oswald, the monks of Iona sent Aidan to bring the knowledge of Christ to Northumbria. Aidan asked to settle on the island of Lindisfarne, … Continue reading Advent Word 2018, Day 3 ‘Focus 專注’

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Advent Word 2018, Day 2 ‘Watch 留心’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Watch #留心 上帝一直都在而且在我們周遭的世界行奇事。仔細看，我們才不會錯過。仔細看，我們才能接受因上帝存在而改變的事實。仔細看，所以我們能夠跟別人分享上帝的福音。 God is always present and always doing a new thing in the world around us. Watch, so we don’t miss it. Watch, so we can be open to being changed by God’s presence. Watch, so that we may be able to share the good news of God with others. Dawn comes to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, with Lindisfarne Castle silhouetted on the left and Bamburgh Castle in the far distance.  Get out early and watch the new day dawning – take your flask of hot coffee and then wait for the sunrise! Continue reading Advent Word 2018, Day 2 ‘Watch 留心’

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Advent Word 2018, Day 1 ‘Journey 旅程’

Catherine Lee

Happy Advent Sunday! #Advent Word #Journey #旅程 Advent Word Global Advent Calendar 2018 starts today – a project of the Anglican Communion originally started in Advent 2014 by the Society of Saint John the Evangelist Brothers SSJE in USA, then expanded to include Virginia Theological Seminary VTS, and now run by VTS. Each day there is a theme word and meditation. My AdventWord photo each day will link to the theme.  This Advent, all my photos will be chosen from among those I took on my visit to Holy Island, Lindisfarne from October 29 – November 3 (see that blog post … Continue reading Advent Word 2018, Day 1 ‘Journey 旅程’

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Advent & Christmas 2017 @ St. John’s University (SJU) & Advent Church, Taiwan

Catherine Lee

SJU is definitely a happening kind of place during Advent and Christmas!  Taiwan doesn’t have any holidays for Christmas, so apart from weekends, the students are here in classes all over Christmas, the office staff are working all over Christmas, … Continue reading Advent & Christmas 2017 @ St. John’s University (SJU) & Advent Church, Taiwan

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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’