Category Archives: My Faith

Happy Merry Joy!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Coco

I wrote this post on Thursday, before the tragic events in Newtown. I am holding the parents, children, teachers, and friends in my thoughts and prayers–and also remembering others who are facing hard times. It may be too much to … Continue reading →

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Advent: Watching And Waiting

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Coco

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading →

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I Haven’t Outgrown Advent Calendars

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Coco

I’ve always loved advent calendars. When I was a child, I never had the kind with chocolates, just the traditional ones with a holiday scene and 24 windows to open–one each day from December 1 through Christmas Eve. Look at … Continue reading →

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Advent: Ready Or Not, Christmas Is Coming!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Coco

Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  (source) In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, … Continue reading →

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Prayers For The Election

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Coco

The Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church has prayers for almost every occasion, including a prayer “For an Election.” Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the  people of the United … Continue reading →

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