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Advent Word 2020, Day 10 ‘Patience’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Patience Patience is that reminder that we are not in control, that our lives do not always happen according to our schedule. The experiences of the prophets, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and Magi remind us that we exist in God’s time. Living in kairos time requires our prayer, our attention and most certainly our patience as we recognize God’s presence, as we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our lives. All eyes on Canon Mark! This is Canon Mark Stevenson, canon to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry – and very well-deserving of a special gold medal in the Patience department! In … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 10 ‘Patience’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 9 ‘Comfort’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Comfort  Our times are marked with anxiety under the constraints of COVID-19 as the days grow darker toward the winter solstice. While we cry out into the night, we know God’s glory will soon be revealed. Be comforted and patient. The one whom we wait for brings mercy, forgiveness, truth, and peace. With the consolation we receive from God, and strengthened by the hope of the prophets, we comfort those in any trouble (2 Cor. 1:3). Restore your outlook, speak tenderly, and be kind. “All shall be well, and all matters of things shall be well” (Julian of Norwich).  … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 9 ‘Comfort’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 8 ‘Speak’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Speak Can God open our mouths? And if that were to happen, what would God have us say? The Old Testament offers several stories of reluctant prophets. One of them is Jeremiah, who, upon receiving his call, protested that he didn’t know how to speak. What followed was a truly dramatic episode: “The Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me, ‘Now I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 8 ‘Speak’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 6 ‘Fellowship’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Fellowship If you recognize your sin, if you recognize your need for love and guidance, if you recognize that your life is missing the joy and abundance that Jesus is offering, then accept His invitation and take a seat at the table to eat, drink, and have fellowship with Him. The isolation you are experiencing is caused by your resistance to live into the vocation you have been called to as a child of God. Here’s to Taiwan and Osaka, companion dioceses now for 15 years! Bishop Haruhisa Iso and his wife from Osaka, Japan (right) and Bishop Lennon … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 6 ‘Fellowship’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 5 ‘Rebuild’

Catherine Lee

#AdventWord #Rebuild Jesus calls us to new possibilities in the season of Advent. Indeed, this is a time to rebuild our hopes and relationships, moving us ever closer to becoming the beloved community. With our eyes wide open, let us look at the new, fully inclusive world being created, connected to the loving words of our Lord and savior who tells us to stay alert. With love as the cornerstone of the work to rebuild, we can achieve the goal. This is not the time for sleeping, for as Jesus says, “What I say to you I say to all: … Continue reading Advent Word 2020, Day 5 ‘Rebuild’

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Advent Word 2020, Day 1 ‘Tender’

Catherine Lee

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’

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50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service for Bishop James C. L. Wong (1900-1970) 王長齡主教逝世 50 周年紀念感恩禮拜

Catherine Lee

This year, 2020, is the 50th anniversary of the death of Bishop James Chang-Ling Wong 王長齡主教 (1900–1970), first Chinese Bishop of Taiwan (1965-70) and founder of St. John’s and St. Mary’s Institute of Technology (SJSMIT) in 1967, predecessor of St. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service for Bishop James C. L. Wong (1900-1970) 王長齡主教逝世 50 周年紀念感恩禮拜

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💕Wedding Celebrations for Mr. Zong-Yi Chou 周宗毅 (小毅) and Ms. Yi-Ru Chiang 江依洳 (鴨子)!💕

Catherine Lee

Mr. Zong-Yi Chou 周宗毅 (aka Shiao Yi 小毅) & Ms. Yi-Ru Chiang 江依洳 (aka Ya-Zi 鴨子) are married! YES! Many congratulations to Shiao Yi 小毅 and Ya-Zi 鴨子 on their wedding, held at 2:30 pm, Sunday September 27, 2020 in … Continue reading 💕Wedding Celebrations for Mr. Zong-Yi Chou 周宗毅 (小毅) and Ms. Yi-Ru Chiang 江依洳 (鴨子)!💕