#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’

#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’

#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’