Tag Archives: Christian

Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Coco

I love the liturgy of the Ash Wednesday service in the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. While you might think an Ash Wednesday service would be a depressing focus on sin, I find it to be very powerful and even … Continue reading →

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There Is Nothing New Under The Sun

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Coco

I love it when a devotional reading strikes a chord. Since I started listening to the daily podcasts of the (Anglican) Morning Prayer service from the New Zealand Prayer Book, I have noticed that readings often speak to an issue … Continue reading →

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Resting In Uncertainty

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Coco

When I was tapped to be a member of a Discernment Committee to help a woman from our church “discern” whether she is being “called” to the priesthood, our training was based on two Books: Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in … Continue reading →

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Going to Church

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Coco

I grew up in a family where going to church on Sunday was a given. Actually, I went to Sunday School while my parents went to the church service at the same time, but Sunday School had a similar format … Continue reading →

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Praying, Not Worrying

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Coco

Carla has written about worrying as “praying for what we don’t want.” She writes about taking action when you can take action, and letting go of the fear if you can’t. As usual, I found her post thought-provoking, and here … Continue reading →

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