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On the Incarnation

Merry Christmas to all!  My wish is that all will find the Hope and the Peace of this day!  Here are some reflections on the Incarnation by CS Lewis: from Miracles, by CS Lewis: In the Christian story God descends … Continue reading

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Worst. Carol. Sung. Ever.

This was made known to me courtesy of the Burnside Writers Collective, who actually found and interviewed the guy who sang this atrocity.  Enjoy, but be forewarned: just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does.

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Singing for Silence: An Advent Reflection

One of our lectionary readings during Advent comes from the part in Luke’s gospel where Zechariah is told that he will have a son.  Z, a high priest, does not believe the messenger who relays this to him, and for … Continue reading

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Advent Reflection: Caravaggio’s Madonna of Loreto

Two pilgrims, an old man and an old woman, kneel on stone steps hands nearly clasped but more rightly said to be cupped, walking sticks resting on their shoulders.  They kneel in front of Mary and the baby Jesus, Mary … Continue reading

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Asthmatic Kitty Christmas

After being sick for the past five days, I feel a bit behind on my Christmas celebrations.  So I’m still going, even though its Dec. 28th!  I hope everyone got some neat-o gifts:  I received the new Welcome Wagon CD … Continue reading

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Lessons, Carols, and Lewis

I made it through the Mendelssohn!  We merged choirs this week for the Festival of Lessons and Carols:  Emmanuel Episcopal went to St. Gabriel’s in Titusville this week and next week they will join us in Orlando.  The service went … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

Before too much time goes by without another post on this blog, let me wish one and all a very warm and Merry Christmas!  I changed the header on Wanderingtree to reflect the season, and I think it’s really cool … Continue reading

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Voting for Echoes

I stood in line for about an hour and a half waiting to vote at the West Oaks library in Ocoee, FL, taking advantage of Gov. Crist’s extension of the early voting hours in the Sunshine State.  Felt a bit … Continue reading

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