Advent Word 2023 ‘Hidden’ 隱藏

#AdventWord #Hidden #隱藏 ‘for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.’ Isaiah 64:7 ‘Lest we think December is all Hallmark movies, hot cocoa, and joyful carols, Isaiah is here to remind us that Advent is also a time of searching and yearning. We empathize with the author’s plea for God to come from the heavens in a show of power and strength to overthrow the unjust rulers of this world, trample down the things that separate us from one another, and let God’s dazzling face shine upon us. And yet, … Continue reading Advent Word 2023 ‘Hidden’ 隱藏

Centenary Celebrations of the Diocese of Osaka ~ and we were there! ❤️

‘Overflowing with God’s Grace’ 主恩滿溢 (Zhǔ ēn mǎn yì) was the most appropriate and beautiful phrase for a scroll of Chinese calligraphy, written by Mr. Tian-Jian Chang 張天健 and presented by the Bishop of Taiwan, Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang to the … Continue reading Centenary Celebrations of the Diocese of Osaka ~ and we were there! ❤️

Taiwan Episcopal Church Diocesan Convention ’23 台灣聖公會第63屆教區年議會

St. Luke’s Church, Hualien, on Taiwan’s scenic east coast, was this year’s setting for the Diocese of Taiwan’s annual convention and workshop, held from May 9-12, and what a setting it was!  Of course, the scenery in Hualien is spectacular, … Continue reading Taiwan Episcopal Church Diocesan Convention ’23 台灣聖公會第63屆教區年議會

In Memoriam: Canon Chancellor Professor Herbert H. P. Ma 馬漢寶 1926-2022 and Mrs. Aline Y. L. Ma 馬蕭亞麟 1930-2022

Canon Chancellor Professor Herbert Ma passed away on December 20, 2022, and his Memorial Service was held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mrs. Aline Ma, who … Continue reading In Memoriam: Canon Chancellor Professor Herbert H. P. Ma 馬漢寶 1926-2022 and Mrs. Aline Y. L. Ma 馬蕭亞麟 1930-2022

Advent Word 2022, Day 29 ‘Emmanuel’ 以馬內利

#AdventWord #Emmanuel #以馬內利 ‘Emmanuel—God is with us. Really? Is this true? During these last few years political uprisings, poverty, harsh climate change, COVID-19, and endless hate crimes have taken a toll on almost everyone. Nonetheless, God is with us. And we as Christians can reassure the rest of the world of this in one simple way: In our actions. We may be called to act in different ways, but for me, I will wave the pride flag in support of the LGBT community and stand against gun violence, unapologetically proclaim Black Lives Matter, raise awareness of the refugee crisis, and … Continue reading Advent Word 2022, Day 29 ‘Emmanuel’ 以馬內利