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This Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent, is known as Gaudete Sunday, from the scripture “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always.”

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In secular culture, an icon, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an object of uncritical devotion”, for example, an “icon of industry” or an “icon of the theatre”

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Paul’s letter to the Church in Thessaloniki encourages the congregation to “rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

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In our Diocesan Prayers of the People last Sunday we prayed for St. Cecilia and the ministry of all church musicians and choirs. Her feast day is November 22.

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Last Sunday i mentioned the Celtic spirituality understanding of thin spaces, liminal spaces, holy thresholds at the edge of this world and the mysteries of the beyond.

Our Saint James Annual Bazaar is set for November 15, 2025. This year is sure to be one of the best!

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Last Sunday the Reverend Dr. Larry Williams asked me to serve with him at Emmanuel Opelika as he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination.

In this season of remembering all the saints, I wanted to write a reflection to incorporate the traditions of All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.

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Archbishop Hosam Naoum joined the trustees and staff of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem last weekend in New York City and preached at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

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In our prayers of the people, we prayed this week for the St. Luke’s churches in our diocese. St. Luke the Evangelist is remembered on October 18.

When we pray the Prayers of the People, I often add a prayer for God’s perfect peace in our hearts, in our nation, and in our world.