Category Archives: Christian Living

Words to a New Priest

Posted on April 27, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

You will preach the Word of Christ and people will hear His voice You will celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist and

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The Unknown Priest

Posted on April 24, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This photo hangs near my desk in my office at work. I have no idea who it is or when it was taken. The subject is a young priest and obviously

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For Ash Wednesday and Fridays During Lent

Posted on March 14, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

For Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent: TURN thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people, who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art … Continue reading →

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A Solitary Life

Posted on February 12, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

He was born in an obscure village, The child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Today is a “Feast Day” – It is the Feast of the Holy Innocents The Holy Innocents are the first Christian Martyrs – the young male children of Bethlehem killed by order of Herod in his fear of losing his … Continue reading →

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Christ the King

Posted on November 23, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The last Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent is Christ the King Sunday.  This year that Sunday is the 24th of November. I am fond of the title “Christ the King.”  I think it is a wonderful name for … Continue reading →

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I believe in… the Communion of Saints

Posted on October 31, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The 1st of November is the Feast of All Saints on the Church Calendar. “I believe in… the Communion of Saints” goes the line in the Apostles’ Creed.  But, just what does that mean?  When I first started to reflect … Continue reading →

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For Adults But Not Adult Only

Posted on October 14, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 I recently read “Anglicanism is Christianity for Adults.” (citation below)  I found that comment to be a touch snarky at first (even though I appreciated it). Then I found it off-putting – what about kids? Is this why the Church … Continue reading →

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St Michael the Archangel and Spiritual Warfare

Posted on September 29, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back,

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The Holy Cross

Posted on September 14, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 There is a Christian praise song with the lyric: We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.  A very different sacrifice than that of the Cross. It is September 14th and for those who are not … Continue reading →

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