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Published by and for The Members and Friends of
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Feasting and Fasting: the Lenten Observance
by The Rev. Hartshorn Murphy
The observance of Lent (from the Old English lengten or lengthening of Spring days) did not emerge until the 4th century. For the first three centuries, the period of fasting in preparation for Easter lasted two or three days. The prescribed forty day fast, suggested by the fasts of Moses (Exodus 34:28), Elijah (I Kings 19:8) and Jesus himself (Matthew 4:2), emerged by 325 A.D., as a time of preparation for baptismal candidates who would be initiated into the faith at their baptisms at the Great Vigil of Easter.
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Breath Prayer
Prayer is the cornerstone of the spiritual life. Among the many forms of prayer is one known as the "breath prayer." People find it useful in their efforts to pray unceasingly. MORE…
People of the Tall Grass: Address to the Congregation
at the 2009 Annual Parish Meeting
by The Rev. Hartshorn Murphy
The mission of the Church – its purpose – is to invite people to climb up out of the tall grass and to challenge them to choose life. The Church, when she is true to her best self is a radically counter cultural institution which chooses to live out of abundance rather than scarcity. This abundance is but a foretaste of the abundance to come in the kingdom of heaven. MORE…
Prayer
Delivered by the Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
January 18, 2009
"Welcome to Washington! The fun is about to begin, but first, please join me in pausing for a moment, to ask God's blessing upon our nation and our next president.
O God of our many understandings, we pray that you will…
Bless us with tears – for a world in which over a billion people exist on less than a dollar a day… MORE…
Calling Acolytes of All Ages
by Michael Bell, Seminarian
We're seeking acolytes of all ages to help with services at least once a month. Don't worry if you can't tell a crucifer from a thurifer, or the narthex from the nave… MORE…
Learning from the Saints:
Spirituality in a Postmodern World
A Lenten Series - March, 2009
Led by The Rev. Dr. Richard Peace
In this series we will explore five seminal figures in the history of Christian spirituality. Each represents a different approach to the spiritual life. Each resonates in different ways with the needs, complexities, and challenges of life in the twenty-first century. MORE…
Holy Week and Easter Schedule for 2009
by The Rev. Hartshorn Murphy
Holy Week and Easter are the holiest days of the Christian year. During those days, we go in spirit up to Jerusalem with Jesus, to suffer and die with him that we might also rise with him to new life. To view our schedule for that week, CLICK HERE
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