Category Archives: Holidays

Ash Wednesday 2021

Posted on February 17, 2021 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Internet is more off than on currently due to the winter conditions in Texas causing major infrastructure disruptions. That has motivated this post during a “Quick get online while the internet is running” post — EDIT – From the start … Continue reading →

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Crucifix Selfie

Posted on April 19, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bible says that “God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).  I have always found that verse to be comforting.  After all, it begins by reminding me that … Continue reading →

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Eve and Mary

Posted on December 8, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

It is important to remember while studying the Bible that in the New Testament we have a record (sometimes direct and sometimes indirect – today’s example is indirect) of Jesus

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Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

It is Memorial Day, 2017, and it is raining.  On Memorial Day, 1986 it was raining.  I remember because I was holding the United States Colors as a wreath was laid in honor of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines … Continue reading →

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Did She Remember?

Posted on March 26, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

It is the 26th of March 2017.  The 4th Sunday of Lent and the day after the celebration of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the day when the Church recognizes the angel coming to Mary and telling … Continue reading →

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Pocket Change

Posted on December 12, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Pimps and pushers, priests and preachers, saints and sinners – all closer than you

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Break Bread with a Stranger

Posted on November 12, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Will you break bread with somebody different than you? Eating is a major part of life.  This is not about the food itself.  It does not matter if it is a simple meal from a fast food place or dining … Continue reading →

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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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An Early Epiphany Rant

Posted on November 24, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 Thanksgiving is next week and after that (yeah I know the decorations are already up among those that cannot wait) people will begin turning their eyes toward Christmas.

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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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