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Star Light, Star Bright
In the bleak midwinter, as most of us are burnt out on politics and much of anything else that would rouse us from slumber and cause us to toss back the covers, life yet continues. Our duties weigh upon us. …
Read MoreJesus Was an Undocumented Immigrant
No sooner had Herod heard of a possible usurper to his power than he sent his “men of might” to take care of business. The Holy Family, having been warned, according to tradition, set out for Egypt where they would…
Read MoreMary’s Song
Due to our reaction against our Roman Catholic heritage, especially in the times of the Reformation, Mary has always been a problematical figure for Anglicans. We viscerally reacted against the questionable doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of…
Read MoreStir Up Your Power
This Sunday the collect begins with the words: “Stir up your power, O Lord…” In Merry Old England, this was the prompt for women to begin stirring up their Christmas puddings. And at the Forney house, my wife makes the…
Read MoreMany Messengers in Real Time
I was naïve enough to think that with the election over, my in-box would empty out. No more political announcements or pleas for contributions. No such luck. The campaign now goes 24/7, 365 days a year. To preserve my sanity,…
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