Where have all the comments gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the comments gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the comments gone?
Gone to Facebook every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
To the tune of "You Know What".
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Church Of Our Saviour Blog
From Paul, the Byzigenous Buddhapalian:
And a good thing it is for Paul to do this, because when he rants about Darth Cheney, he gets quite naughty.
You may now find Our Saviour at a new location
I have just launched a separate blog for the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour.
You will find updates, events, and musings there.
Just as I keep my very strong political views out of the pulpit, even if I preach on moral issues, it seems right to discuss a new church plant without me going off on Darth Cheney in the same space.
--the BB
And a good thing it is for Paul to do this, because when he rants about Darth Cheney, he gets quite naughty.
The Feast Of All Saints
Wassily Kandinsky - "All Saints l" - 1911.
Glass painting, 34.5x40.5 cm.
Munich, Städtische Galerie in Lenbach, Germany.
There are some of them who have left a name,
so that men declare their praise.
And there are some who have no memorial,
who have perished as though they had not lived;
they have become as though they had not been born,
and so have their children after them.
But these were men of mercy,
whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten.
Their posterity will continue for ever,
and their glory will not be blotted out.
Their bodies were buried in peace,
and their name lives to all generations.
Ecclesiasticus 44:8-10,13-14
Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
‘Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
‘Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.
‘Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
‘Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.
‘But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
‘Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
‘Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
‘Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Luke 6:20-31
PRAYER
Almighty God, who by your Holy Spirit have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen
The "cloud of witnesses" and the "fellowship of love and prayer" comfort me greatly. I think especially of those who lived holy lives quietly, giving without ceasing of themselves and what they had, and who will be known to me only in the perfect Kingdom.
Story Of The Day - Middle Ground
I try & walk a line between terror &
ecstasy, she said & then she shook her
head. You'd be amazed at the people
who avoid me for no good reason, other
than that.
From StoryPeople.
ecstasy, she said & then she shook her
head. You'd be amazed at the people
who avoid me for no good reason, other
than that.
From StoryPeople.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
From Roseann - "Hello friends"
Sorry I've been lax in posting but I haven't felt good lately. Gary has to have surgery again on Monday and fortunately we have family here to help us. Our church family has been great too. We got a huge basket of food all homemade to get us through this latest crisis. I'll be starting physical therapy soon so hopefully I'll be gaining muscle strength.
Thanks for all the prayers and kind words. You're all in my prayers. Love, Roseann
Please pray, and if you'd like to comment, leave word at Roseann's blog, Give Peace A Chance.
Thanks for all the prayers and kind words. You're all in my prayers. Love, Roseann
Please pray, and if you'd like to comment, leave word at Roseann's blog, Give Peace A Chance.
They're Baaaack!
Red Mr. Peanut Bank and Gallito Mescalito and the gang are back at Padre Mickey's Dance Party.
It was a dark and stormy night....
Read the rest over there.
Episcopal Diocese Of Minnesota - Rev. Brian Prior Elected Bishop
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the Rev. Brian Prior has been elected IX Bishop of Minnesota.
Prior has been the Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane, Washington since 1996. Among the manybrian prior photo slight crop boards and committees on which he serves, Rev. Prior is the Vice President of the House of Deputies of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. He received his M.Div. from Church Divinity of the Pacific in Berkeley, California in 1987. Rev. Prior has been married to Staci Hubbard Prior for 21 years. They have two teenage sons.
"I am thrilled to have the privilege of being among the first to welcome Rev. Prior as our new bishop," says Scott Crow, chair of the Standing Committee, which is charged with overseeing the election. "Our process has been filled with prayer, discernment, and the movement of the Spirit in our midst. It has been a powerful experience to witness the church at work and I look forward to the joyful Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop on February 13, 2010."
H/T to John Chilton at The Lead.
Prior has been the Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane, Washington since 1996. Among the manybrian prior photo slight crop boards and committees on which he serves, Rev. Prior is the Vice President of the House of Deputies of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. He received his M.Div. from Church Divinity of the Pacific in Berkeley, California in 1987. Rev. Prior has been married to Staci Hubbard Prior for 21 years. They have two teenage sons.
"I am thrilled to have the privilege of being among the first to welcome Rev. Prior as our new bishop," says Scott Crow, chair of the Standing Committee, which is charged with overseeing the election. "Our process has been filled with prayer, discernment, and the movement of the Spirit in our midst. It has been a powerful experience to witness the church at work and I look forward to the joyful Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop on February 13, 2010."
H/T to John Chilton at The Lead.
Louisiana Soldiers Amongst The Fallen
From WGNO:
NEW ORLEANS - At least two of the 18 fallen soldiers honored Thursday by President Barack Obama were from Louisiana.
The bodies of 24-year-old Sgt. Patrick Williamson of Broussard and 21-year-old Pfc. Brian Bates of Gretna, in suburban New Orleans, were on the plane met early Thursday by the president at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Paul the BB lists more names of troops who died recently in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Lower image from Paul's blog.
UPDATE FROM THE COMMENTS:
Webmaster said...
Here they all are, sorted by home town.
Oh my! So many just from Louisiana....
Lord, have mercy.
Happy Halloween!
Am I cute?
Oompa Loompa likes green.
Have a cuppa tea?
A package for you.
I'm a big, scary
Solve my Rubic's Cube.
Halloween cuteness from Doug.
UPDATE: You know, I'm terrible with cations, no gift for them at all. Of the wee teabagger, Oyster at Your Right Hand Thief sez, "What would be the best label, though? Constant Comment? Sleepytime? Red Zinger?"
Other suggestions for captions for the costumes are welcome.
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