by superadmin | Jan 25, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Jeffrey Kemmerer Grace Church, Allentown I am a parishioner at Grace Allentown. One of the notable features of the church is the lack of pews. Worship is conducted in a circle of chairs or at the altar. There is nowhere to hide. We are fortunate to have our youngest...
by superadmin | Jan 8, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
The Rev. Dr. Han van den Blink St. Paul’s Church, Troy Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your Name give glory; because of your love and because of your faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 continuation of January 7th post Yes, St. Palamas agreed, it is true that we can never...
by superadmin | Jan 7, 2016 | Epiphany Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
The Rev. Dr. Han van den Blink St. Paul’s Church, Troy Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. Psalm 103:1 On a cold and snowy day in early February, 2003, I officiated and preached at the funeral of tante Wieck, a much loved...
by superadmin | Jan 5, 2016 | Christmas Meditations
Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and your staff -– they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 One of my all-time favorite songs is the single...
by superadmin | Jan 4, 2016 | Christmas Meditations
Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11...