The Messenger – April 2013
PJ’s Page – I have noted numerous times during this Lenten season, that Epiphany was too short for my liking this year. That time between The Feast of Epiphany (January 6th) and the beginning of Lent was only five weeks long. The liturgical calendar sometimes finds it as long as eight weeks, since Easter is a moveable feast and Lent is the forty days (not…
The Messenger – March 2013
PJ’s Page Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. – Martin Luther The one who sings, prays twice. – St. Augustine On Good Friday, we will gather to hear the story of the Passion of Jesus as it is told in Scripture and Song. This is…
The Messenger – February 2013
A friend from seminary recently walked into his living room on Inauguration Day. His son, who is in first grade, was praying along with the prayers being offered during the inaugural festivities. Quickly, this father pulled out his smartphone and snapped a picture of his son. He shared it with us on Facebook. I’ve known Caden since he was born, and as the product of a…