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Paschal Triduum: The Great Three Days
You may be new to the observance of the paschal Triduum. This is your invitation to follow Jesus’ journey from Maundy Thursday through good Friday to the telling of salvation’s story at the Vigil. do this and you will have an Easter like no other. You might think of the Triduum as one liturgy…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 7, 2019
From the Rector – Attend to the breath The Beloved knelt down and scooped dust up from the earth and bent down and kissed that dirt, laid tender lips on yours and breathed into you and there you are, dirt breathing, breathing God. Attend to the breath… The image of attending to the breath from the poem…
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Pastoral Letter
Dear St. James’ family, Please hold in prayer all those affected by partial shutdown of the Federal Government. Check on friends and neighbors who are facing the stress of work stopped, family rhythms interrupted, and financial strain. Keep in prayer everyone impacted, and reach out to support those you know who may be hurting…
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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
How do you make Christmas last 12 days? Here’s are ideas for how to create Twelfth Night and Epiphany traditions with your family. Just in case you missed any days:
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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas
How about a little bluegrass Carol of the Bells as the end of the 12 Days draws near? Performed by Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble! Just in case you missed any days:
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On the Tenth Day of Christmas
Here’s a fun article on the origin of 12 Christmas traditions! Just in case you missed any days:
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On the Ninth Day of Christmas…
O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins prayer service for Christmas. Listen HERE. It is translated: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Just in case…
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On the Eighth Day of Christmas…
Happy New Year – may we step into it in peace and love! “The lamb with the lion” – often a paraphrase from Isaiah, and more closely quoted as “the wolf and lamb”, “a child will lead them”, and the like – are an artistic and symbolic device, most generally related to peace. The symbol is used…
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On the Seventh Day of Christmas
2018 marked the 200th anniversary of the beloved carol Silent Night. Watch the video below about its origins and continuing impact every Christmas. Just in case you missed any days: