tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36626203138587606232024-03-13T00:32:49.983-05:00The Church Year in the HomeA journal of family activities celebrating salvation historyKatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-25350147488639971852014-12-22T19:35:00.000-06:002014-12-22T19:35:20.714-06:00Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas Prayer<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have never seen this before. The first half is kind of generic/schmaltzy, but not the second half. I especially like "<span style="line-height: 32px;">a</span><span style="line-height: 32px;">nd teach us to be merry with clean hearts."</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 32px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clean hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be Thy children, and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake, Amen!</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">HT: <a href="http://www.challies.com/quotes/a-christmas-prayer-0#disqus_thread">Challies </a></span>Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-84770770942661845832014-12-17T10:30:00.002-06:002014-12-17T10:34:52.565-06:00O AntiphonsToday begins the O Antiphon--the precursor to our Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel-- countdown until Christmas with O Sapientia (O Wisdom)<br />
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From Pr. Weedon's <a href="http://weedon.blogspot.com/">blog</a>:<br />
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Resources: You can sing the appropriate verses from LSB 357. A sermon series based on the antiphons is at <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?tag=o-antiphons">steadfastlutherans.org</a>. Issues, Etc. has a series of meditations on each name <a href="http://issuesetc.org/search_gcse/?q=O%20antiphons">here</a>.<br />
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Here are some <a href="http://michelequigley.com/o-antiphons/">pretty coloring pages</a>.<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-40393073075085106122014-12-12T10:22:00.001-06:002014-12-12T10:22:04.197-06:00St. Lucia (December 13)<i>In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.</i><br />
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One of the victims of the great persecution under the Roman emperor Diocletian, Lucia met her death at Syracuse on the island of Sicily in the year A.D. 304, because of her Christian faith. Known for her charity, “Santa Lucia” (as she is called in Italy) gave away her dowry and remained a virgin until her execution by the sword. The name Lucia means “light,” and, because of that, festivals of light commemorating her became popular throughout Europe, especially in the Scandinavian countries. There her feast day corresponds with the time of year when there is the least amount of daylight. In artistic expression she is often portrayed in a white baptismal gown, wearing a wreath of candles on her head.</blockquote>
The most famous tradition of St. Lucia's Day is to have the oldest daughter wear a white robe with a red sash (representing the blood that spilled from the martyred Lucia), and a wreath with candles. <br />
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She rises early, when it's still dark, and prepares a breakfast of <i>lussekotter</i> and coffee and then wakes and serves her whole family, announcing the soon arrival of the Light of the World, the Christ-child.<br />
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Like St. Lucia, our faithful pastors <i>"</i>bear witness about the light," wake dead-asleep sinners, and nourish them with the Bread of Life. For, <i style="color: #001320; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Eph 5:14)</span></i><br />
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<li>Lots and lots of activities <a href="http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2010/12/ideas-for-celebrating-santa-lucia-day.html">here</a>, including coloring pages, songs, and crafts. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/st_lucia_saffron_buns/">Lussekotter</a> recipe</li>
<li>Here's how to make <a href="http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/95">wheat ornaments</a>, a traditional Swedish craft. </li>
<li><a href="http://tpettit.best.vwh.net/dolls/pd_scans/xmas_morning/200dpi/kirsten.jpg">Paper dolls</a>.</li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">Grow wheat to sprouts by Christmas. Here are instructions from <a href="http://www.penitents.org/lucy.html">Penitents.org</a>:</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"The tradition of planting wheat on Saint Lucy's Day (December 13) comes from Hungary, Croatia, and other European nations. Plant wheat grains in a round dish or plate of soil, then water the seeds. Place the container in a warm spot. If the planting medium is kept moist (not sopping wet), the seeds will germinate and the shoots will be several inches high by Christmas. Then the new green shoots, reminding us of the new life born in Bethlehem, may be tied with a ribbon, if desired, and a candle may be placed near them as a symbol of the Light of Christ.</span></blockquote>
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<i>The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. <b>But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.</b></i><b> </b>Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-79794929768919470502014-12-07T12:17:00.001-06:002014-12-07T12:17:52.754-06:00The Anti-St. Nicholas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No theological significance to this post, just family life in all it's craziness.<br />
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The kids found "money candy" from St. Nicholas in their shoes yesterday morning. Other St. Nicholas Day traditions in our house include giving away as many toys as the kids are old (that's 19 toys combined!), and reading about the dear bishop.<br />
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There was some drama about how many silver and gold coins each received; some ate some before breakfast; some ended up with more than others once the candy migrated downstairs. We had to leave at 8am to make it to Sunday School Christmas program practice, so instead of figuring out who got how many, I said, "We'll figure it out when we get home!"<br />
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Later husband went with his dad and brother to see <i>Interstellar</i>. We came home to this all over the table.<br />
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My second-born was HORRIFIED, and made some of these faces and cried and screamed a lot.<br />
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<br /><br />Upon further investigation, it was discovered that, although each foil was carefully peeled, not every crumb of chocolate was eaten, and there were claw marks (!) on some of the wrappers.<div>
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We have a Christmas dog we got in December 2012. He is, as my husband says, the gift that keeps on costing. He is very handsome, but very clever (or stupid....perhaps dumb like a fox?), and usually does one round of damage while we're gone (trash, if we forget to take it out before we leave, stuffed animal, pillow, bag of flour. He can open doors, cupboards, gates, screens...). We forgot to <a href="http://www.animaroo.com/puppy-education-center/dog-breed-information/what-characteristics-can-you-expect-from-a-lab-boxer-mix.html">read this description</a> of the "Boxadore" when we blissfully went to pick ours up. Nothing could go wrong with a free Craigslist ad, right!?*</div>
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So, back to St. Nicholas. Did you know the Scandinavian, Slavic and German countries have sort of an anti-St. Nicholas who punishes bad children? He goes by many different names, and can look quite frightening! I believe he is in the "trickster" tradition of Puck or Loki, but can be quite sinister. So we're thinking of renaming Little Bear, our anti-St. Nicholas, our bad Christmas dog**<br />
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Black Pete</b> (or Swarte Piet), Santa's mischievous little helper<br /><b><br /></b></div>
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Or maybe <b>Arius</b>, the original Anti-St. Nick!<br />
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For more less-than-perfect Church Year in the home reading, see <a href="http://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=24-06-027-v">Rebecca Sicree's classic article</a> on the gift-giving Lizard Man, Bethlehem Baboons, and Advent Air Bazookas! </div>
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* concerned dog lovers: He's 80 lbs and just had some mild indigestion; he's fine (and more importantly, my carpet is fine)<br />
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**everyone else, wondering why we still have this monster: Who else are we going to mock, ridicule, deride, and snuggle on the couch with? He is the ultimate family court fool, and he seems to keep a good sense of humor about it. Plus, he keeps bad guys away and is a good mouser.</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-24848573429540081882014-12-04T15:47:00.002-06:002014-12-04T15:47:41.304-06:00Bloody ChristmasWhile listing off to a friend what we do during the conventional "Christmas season" (Thanksgiving to December 25), I tried to express how we also observe the 12 days of Christmas. And then I realized how bloody Christmas week is<br />
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Dec 26 St. Stephen's martyrdom<br />
Dec 27 St. John (not bloody)<br />
Dec 28 Holy Innocents' martyrdom<br />
Jan 1 Circumcision and Name of Jesus<br />
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So I guess I go with "We continue to celebrate Christmas after Dec 25 by honoring those who first died for the sake of Christ, and Christ's first shedding of blood." <br />
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But that's how the Church Year works, and why it works so well. Unlike what our Reformed friends claim, a liturgical season does not neglect the theology of the other seasons. If anything, the Church Year, and especially the lectionary, discipline the Church to continue to proclaim the whole counsel of God, year after year, season after season. And I expect we will be doing the same in Eternity.<br />
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Gettin' ready for Advent, the first liturgical season I fell in love with! <a href="http://www.sisterdaughtermotherwife.com/2014/11/have-blog-join-our-advent-link-up-party.html">Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife</a> has a great Advent linkup. Check it out!</div>
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On a Roman Catholic site is an essay based on a quotation by St.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Bernard: "In the first coming, He comes in the flesh and in weakness; in the second, He comes in spirit and in power; in the third, He comes in glory and in majesty; and the second coming is the means whereby we pass from the first to the third."</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">I did not disagree with that statement, or really with the rest of the essay (with a few exceptions). However, the Advent banner over at lcms.org was more compelling: "As Christ came long ago in Bethlehem, so we pray He would come among us today in Word and Sacrament and again in all His glory in the last day."</span><br />
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During Advent we remember His first coming "in flesh and weakness," but also confess He continues to come to us, <i>in the Flesh</i>, and <i>in weakness</i> (plain water, simple bread and wine, a sinful pastor). God's ways are hidden, and appear weak to us. Flesh and weakness are not replaced by Spirit and power, but rather actually <i>deliver to us</i> the power of the Holy Spirit, that is, the gift of faith and salvation.<br />
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One of the many concerns of Christian parents, across confessions, is how to "take back Christmas," or keep Jesus the "reason for the season." For liturgical Christians, this can mean restoring Advent and moving Christmas to its historical place (beginning at Christmas Day, but lasting all the way to Epiphany!). One way to observe Advent is to save your festivities (cookies, parties, open houses) for the real Christmas season. Another is to wait to decorate until Christmas Week, or even Christmas Eve.<br />
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And I think Advent is a beautiful season for the woman of the house. She can plan, cook, clean and wrap without stressing out. Then she can actually <i>relax for days</i> instead of one day. Everything is drawn out and takes longer and tastes sweeter because there isn't a mad rush. A mad rush to prepare, a mad rush to party, then it's all over. I know some families who do their Christmas shopping after Christmas Day, then spread the giving out over the rest of the season. On a practical level, praise God for Advent!<br />
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Here are some sites with great ideas (use your discretion; only the third one is Lutheran)<br />
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<a href="http://www.conversiondiary.com/2010/11/baby-steps-for-celebrating-advent-a-cornucopia-of-ideas.html">Baby Steps for Celebrating Advent</a><br />
<a href="http://fisheaters.com/customsadvent1.html">Fisheaters-Advent Overview</a><br />
<a href="http://heartofmyhusband.blogspot.com/2011/09/christmas-in-september.html">Christmas in September</a> (lots of Advent ideas, too! Read through all the comments!)<br />
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*Collecting 30 or so religious picture books to wrap up in tissue paper and "unwrap" each evening before bed to read. Of course, many will be Christmas-themed, but not all of them. An Arch Book on John the Baptist (preparing the world for the first advent of Christ) would be appropriate, or some of the parables about the Parousia. You could, over time, collect a lot from amazon/garage sales/used book stores.<br />
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*Freezing meals over advent to use during Christmas. What a great way to prepare to rest during the season!<br />
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I took some time to explain to the babies that this Joseph is different from the Joseph in Egypt and Jesus' earthly father Joseph. There really are a lot of Josephs and Marys in the Bible aren't there? We read from <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Easter-Story-According-Matthew/dp/0758610084/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407355410&sr=8-3&keywords=the+easter+story+matthew" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Easter-Story-According-Matthew/dp/0758610084/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407355410&sr=8-3&keywords=the+easter+story+matthew" target="_blank">one of our Easter books</a>, the Crucifixion account and since it was Joseph who asked for Jesus' body, gave him a tomb and laid him there, I decided that making a tomb would be an appropriate craft.</div>
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Inspired by <a data-mce-href="http://nolongerconforming.blogspot.ca/2010/04/empty-tomb-craft.html" href="http://nolongerconforming.blogspot.ca/2010/04/empty-tomb-craft.html" target="_blank">this tomb</a> we got to work. I had very very low expectations but knew we'd at least have fun mixing ingredients.</div>
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Also a lot of Easter Tomb snack ideas that would be fun for kids. You can find some of these on my <a data-mce-href="http://www.pinterest.com/aubrihale/easter/" href="http://www.pinterest.com/aubrihale/easter/" target="_blank">Easter Pin Board</a>.</div>
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July 16th the Church commemorates Ruth the Moabitess.</div>
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Snack Ideas: Pretzel "Bundles of wheat", Wheat Thins, Whole Wheat Crackers</div>
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Craft: Baskets for gleaning, idea from <a data-mce-href="http://nurseryrhymesandfuntimes.blogspot.com/2011/10/kids-in-word-ruth.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+NurseryRhymesAndFunTimes+(Nursery+Rhymes+and+Fun+Times)" href="http://nurseryrhymesandfuntimes.blogspot.com/2011/10/kids-in-word-ruth.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+NurseryRhymesAndFunTimes+(Nursery+Rhymes+and+Fun+Times)" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Coloring Pages: <a href="http://ourpreciouslambs.wordpress.com/smiles-2/old-testament/ruth-2/" target="_blank">Ruth</a>, <a href="http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/ruth-in-the-fields/" target="_blank">Ruth in the Fields</a>, <a href="http://www.bible-printables.com/Coloring-Pages/Old-Testament/10-OT-025-ruth.htm" target="_blank">Ruth and Boaz</a></div>
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To Watch: <a data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFsiuo5Pjc" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFsiuo5Pjc" target="_blank">The Story of Ruth</a> </div>
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To Read: <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/story-Naomi-Alice-bibleland-storybook/dp/B00072CRF2" href="http://www.amazon.com/story-Naomi-Alice-bibleland-storybook/dp/B00072CRF2" target="_blank">The Story of Ruth and Naomi</a> from the Alice in Bibleland series</div>
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<a href="https://www.cph.org/p-3370-ruth-and-naomi-arch-books.aspx?SearchTerm=story%20of%20ruth" target="_blank">Ruth and Naomi </a>Arch Book</div>
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To Sing: Our Lutheran Service Book has wonderful hymn for occasions like this,</div>
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<strong>#855 For All the Faithful Women</strong>:</div>
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"For Ruth, who left her homeland<br />
And ventured forth in faith,<br />
Who pledged to serve and worship<br />
Naomi's God till death,<br />
We praise You, God till death,<br />
We praise You, God of Israel,<br />
And pray for hearts set free<br />
To bind ourselves to others<br />
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"You promised to preserve Your people and save Your inheritance, using unlikely and unexpected vessels in extending the genealogy that would bring about the birth of Your blessed Son. Give us the loyalty of Ruth and her trust in the one true God, that we, too, might honor You through our submission and respect and be counted among Your chosen People by the Grace of Jesus Christ." Amen. <i>Treasury of Daily Prayer</i></div>
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You can find more about Ruth on this blog <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/2011/07/ruth-july-16.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus. I'm sure it's just me but Joseph seems to be one of those saints easily overlooked,<a data-mce-href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph-daily.jpg" href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph-daily.jpg" target="_blank"> lurking in the background</a>, in the shadow of Mary and certainly of Jesus.</div>
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Joseph is many times painted as looking <a data-mce-href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph19.jpg" href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph19.jpg" target="_blank">pretty frail</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph14.jpg" href="http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph14.jpg" target="_blank">sad</a>. But in my mind he was a little more manly than that. We don't know much about him but I believe it's safe to assume he was just like any Daddy.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">One St. Joseph's Day tradition is to make a "</span><a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1029" style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;" target="_blank">St. Joseph's Altar"</a><span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">. As Lutherans we don't pray to saints or pay homage to them so I was uncomfortable making an altar and believing it would bring good fortune to our family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">I like to think of St. Joseph's Day as the </span><b style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">Church's Father's Day </b><span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">and in fact in Italy March 19th (The Feast of St. Joseph) is Father's Day.</span></div>
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So we celebrated the fathers in our family.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.99305534362793px;">Remembering the Guardian of Jesus by honoring our own fathers and giving thanks for them is a great idea.</span></div>
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Anything you would do for Father's Day would be appropriate for this Feast. I had my children make cards for their father and grandfathers.</div>
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<em>"We sing our thanks for Joseph,</em><br />
<em>The guardian of our Lord</em><br />
<em>Who faithfully taught Jesus</em><br />
<em>Through craft and deed and word.</em><br />
<em>Grant wisdom, Lord, and patience</em><br />
<em>To parents everywhere</em><br />
<em>Who guide and teach the children</em><br />
<em>Entrusted to their care."</em></div>
Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-20781797452743729932014-02-01T17:39:00.000-06:002014-02-01T17:39:14.855-06:00The Purification of Mary and Presentation of our Lord (February 2)I'm still here! We're expecting another little one any day now, and if she's a girl, we will name her Anna, af<span style="font-family: inherit;">ter the prophetess in Luke 2</span><br />
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Here is a <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/2012/02/purification-of-mary-and-presentation.html">previous year's post</a> about the Presentation (commonly called "Candlemas")<br />
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Here is a v<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=35095">ery thorough article by Pr. Abrahamson</a> on the origins and history of the Feast.<br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-63675537006315180262013-10-16T14:15:00.000-05:002013-10-16T14:30:31.695-05:00The Feast of Saint Hedwig<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October 16th is the Feastday of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_of_Silesia" target="_blank">St. Hedwig of Silesia</a> of Poland. I
did not know about this saint but as I read more about her I was glad
to have come across her. She was a great example of a wife, a mother and
a Christian. Hospitable, charitable and devoted to the Christ and His
Church in her vocation.<br />
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At the age of twelve, Hedwig married <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_I_the_Bearded" title="Henry I the Bearded">Henry I the Bearded</a>. Together they had 7 children.<br />
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and Henry lived very pious lives, and Hedwig had great zeal for
religion. Hedwig always helped the poor and donated all her fortune to
the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Catholic Church">Church</a>. According to legend, she went barefoot even in winter, and when she was urged by the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Bishop of Wrocław">Bishop of Wrocław</a> to wear shoes, she carried them in her hands.<br />
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The widow moved into the monastery, which was led by her daughter Gertrude, assuming the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Religious habit">religious habit</a> of a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Lay brother">lay sister</a>, but she did not take vows. She invited numerous <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Germans">German</a> religious people from the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" title="Holy Roman Empire">Holy Roman Empire</a> into the Silesian lands, as well as German settlers who founded numerous cities, towns and villages in the course of the migration, while cultivating barren parts of Silesia for agriculture. </blockquote>
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<b>Activities for the Feast of Saint Hedwig:</b><br />
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Make foot or shoe shaped cookies or bread.<b> </b><br />
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From <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-16">Catholic Culture</a> - On this feast in Poland, there is a bread called <i>Hedwigsohlen</i>
(Shoe Soles of St. Hedwig) that used to be distributed to the poor of
Trebnitz on her feast day. The shoe soles remind us of her generosity to
the poor, and the fact that she sacrificed her own comfortable shoes in
walking to church. Any recipe for a bread that can be formed into
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<b>Prayer for the Feast of Saint Hedwig </b><br />
O God,<br />
Who didst teach blessed Hedwig<br />
to renounce the pomps of this world,<br />
that, with her whole heart,<br />
she might follow the humble way of Thy cross:<br />
grant that, through example,<br />
we may learn to trample under foot the perishable delights<br />
of this world and by cleaving to Thy cross<br />
overcome whatsoever may be opposed to us.<br />
Who livest and reignest with Thee,<br />
in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end.<br />
Amen.<br />
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<a href="http://divineoffice.org/">Prayer Source </a>Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-65904582741534053042013-08-27T12:16:00.002-05:002013-08-28T10:25:32.764-05:00St. Monica (August 27)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.waltzingm.com/2008/08/st-monica.html">Waltzing Mathilda</a>, here's a <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/5259097/St-Monica">coloring sheet of St. Monica</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Are there any favorite blog posts, sermons, or passages you have which address the sorrow (and fear) of a child (or spouse) rejecting the Faith? I know I have read a few, but I do a poor job of bookmarking, and don't have time to search right now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy St. Monica's Day! May the Holy Spirit keep you and yours in your baptisms unto life everlasting. Amen!</span></div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-84069659376122187282013-08-03T10:20:00.002-05:002013-08-03T10:20:41.957-05:00Rescuing Holy Days from Pagan Lies<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?author=64">Steadfast Lutherans</a> has a wonderful series of posts by Pr. Joseph Abrahamson called "Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies," refuting the oft-made claim that Christian holidays are all of pagan origins. Here is a list. <a href="http://www.google.com/cse?cx=006047393998884017366%3Ajfcihkzm4zc&ie=UTF-8&q=abrahamson&sa=Search&siteurl=issuesetc.org%2F&ref=&ss=1820j451684j10#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=abrahamson&gsc.page=1">Issues, Etc</a>. has also interviewed Pr. Abrahamson on these topics.<br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=23974">Hallowe'en</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=24973">Christmas</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=24981">Christmas and Sol Invictus</a><br />
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Solstice <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=25253">1</a> and <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=25504">2 </a>and <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=26192">3</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=26696">Ash Wednesday and Lent</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=27228">Valentine's Day</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=28252">Annunciation</a><br />
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Easter <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=28507">1</a> and <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=28531">2</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=29535">Walpurgisnacht</a><br />
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<a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=29849">Pentecost</a><br />
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Nativity of St. John <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=30789">1</a> and <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=30824">2</a> and <a href="http://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=30996">3</a><br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-21320457713506839092013-08-03T10:01:00.000-05:002013-08-03T10:01:33.474-05:00August Feasts and Commemorations3 <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/search?q=salome"> Joanna, Mary, and Salome, <i>myrrhbearers</i></a><br />
10 <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/search?q=lawrence"> Lawrence, <i>deacon and martyr</i></a><br />
15 <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/2012/08/st-marymother-of-our-lord-august-15.html">St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord</a> (and <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/2011/08/st-mary-mother-of-our-lord-august-15.html">another post</a>)<br />
16 Isaac<br />
17 Johann Gerhard, <i>theologian</i><br />
19 Bernard of Clairvaux, <i>hymnwriter and theologian</i><br />
20 Samuel<br />
24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle<br />
27 Monica, <i>Mother of Augustine</i><br />
28 Augustine of Hippo, <i>Pastor and Theologian</i><br />
29 The Martyrdom of St. John the BaptistKatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-14686233313938745892013-06-30T14:28:00.001-05:002013-06-30T14:28:31.034-05:00The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul<div data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">
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June 29th, the Church remembers Sts. Peter and Paul.</div>
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"We praise You for St. Peter;<br />
We praise You for St. Paul;<br />
They taught both Jew and Gentile<br />
That Christ is all in all.<br />
To cross and sword they yielded<br />
And saw Your kingdom come;<br />
O God, these two apostles<br />
Reached <i>life</i> through martyrdom."</div>
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From<span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"> <a data-mce-href="http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/517" href="http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/517" target="_blank">By All Your Saints in Warfare</a></span> LSB 518</div>
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You can listen to this hymn <a data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veU81HGTlUs" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veU81HGTlUs" target="_blank">HERE</a>, a few words different from the one in my hymnal.</div>
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Some wonderful ideas for celebrating this Feast day can be found at these sites:</div>
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Here are some more ideas for you.</div>
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<b>Coloring Pages:</b></div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.biblekids.eu/new_testament/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus_coloring/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus_10.jpg" href="http://www.biblekids.eu/new_testament/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus_coloring/Paul_%20of_%20Tarsus_10.jpg" target="_blank">Paul's Vision</a></div>
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<b>Something to Watch:</b><br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-solemnity-of-sts-peter-and-paul.html" href="http://www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-solemnity-of-sts-peter-and-paul.html" target="_blank">Banana Boats and Fish</a></div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/02/peters-keys.html" href="http://www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/02/peters-keys.html" target="_blank">St. Peter's Key Shaped Pretzels </a></div>
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For
Snack Time we ate Gold Fish Crackers with Pretzel fishing poles. Also I
wanted to make those cute cupcakes, but I was out of steam <i>and</i> we already had a lot of other sweets floating around our kitchen counter so I made Mini Reese's PB Cup Boats instead.</div>
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<i>Merciful
and eternal God, Your holy apostles Peter and Paul received grace and
strength to lay down their lives for the sake of Your Son. Strenghten us
by Your Holy Spirit that we may confess Your truth and at all times be
ready to lay down our lives for Him who laid down His life for us, even
Jesus Christ our Lord.</i></div>
Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-57374634977175245782013-06-24T20:05:00.000-05:002013-06-25T08:20:17.787-05:00Nativity of St. John The Baptist <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Church doesn't typically celebrate
the earthly birthdays of its saints but their Heavenly birthdays, the
days they died and entered Heaven. There are two exceptions to that,
Mary's and John the Baptist's births. As I understand it, the Catholic
church teaches that this is because they were born without
Original sin. As Lutherans we don't teach or believe that but we still
commemorate the<b> birth of St. John the Baptist</b> today.<br />
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"And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;<br />
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,<br />
to give knowledge of salvation to his people<br />
in the forgiveness of their sins,<br />
because of the tender mercy of our God,<br />
whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high<br />
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,<br />
to guide our feet into the way of peace.” <i>The beautiful words of Zechariah from Luke 1:76-79</i><br />
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<b>Reading</b>: Zechariah and Elizabeth and John's birth from Luke 1<br />
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Appropriate symbols for teaching about St. John or decorating for this
Feast day are: Camel-skin robe, cross, lamb, pouring water from hands or
scallop shell for Baptism. <b><br /></b><br />
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My children like to watch "Bible shows" so we watched the story of John the Baptist <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MoTxIpwhSQ" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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On this day we also remember in prayer our sisters who are barren. We pray for their continual comfort and guidance. We can also remember to pray for expectant mothers.<b><br /></b><br />
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We know that John leaped for joy in Elizabeth's womb, so today is also a good day to emphasize the life of the unborn, teaching our children about the gift and miracle that begins at conception. <br />
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<br />Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-50456665019499468022013-05-26T14:24:00.000-05:002013-05-26T14:24:50.924-05:00Holy Trinity Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity; Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier.</div>
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This Sunday is a good day to teach children about the Trinity of course but also, more about Baptism and making the sign of the cross.</div>
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Trinity Coloring Sheets <a href="http://pequesypecas.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/colorea-la-santa-trinidad.html#.UaILU3ZEiip" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Trinity Craft for children <a href="http://catholicicing.com/catholic-trinity-craft-for-preschoolers/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Sign of the Cross Worksheets <a href="http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/search/label/Sign%20of%20the%20Cross" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
Wear White<br />
Light Baptismal candles at meal time or on family altar <br />
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<b>Food ideas for Trinity Sunday:</b><br />
Many <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/search/label/Trinity" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
A <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/three-berry-pie/" target="_blank">Three Berry Pie</a> see above. You can be creative by decorating this pie with whichever Trinitarian symbol you choose.Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-9873910528839061882013-05-25T19:24:00.000-05:002013-05-26T14:24:59.468-05:00Commemoration of Esther<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May 24th, the Commemoration of Esther, originally named Haddasah meaning "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtus" target="_blank">myrtle</a>".</div>
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I thought it would be fun to have these <a href="http://www.ringfingertanline.com/2012/10/28/chocolate-filled-cinnamon-sugar-donut-holes/" target="_blank">Chocolate-Filled Donut Holes</a> for dessert, the chocolate being "hidden" as Esther <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=esther%202:10&version=ESV" target="_blank">hid her identity as a Hebrew</a>.</div>
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The story of Esther <i>"is an example of how God intervenes on behalf of His people to deliver them from evil, as here through Esther He preserved the Old Testament people through whom the Messiah would come."</i> from Treasury of Daily Prayer</div>
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<a href="http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2092&Itemid=5" target="_blank">Queen Esther Paper Dolls</a></div>
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Queen Esther paper plate <a href="http://www.herewearetogether.com/2013/02/04/purim-crafts/" target="_blank">masks</a> or <a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/purim-mask-printables/" target="_blank">color printables</a>.</div>
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Coloring Pages: <a href="http://www.religiocando.it/fileXLS/Didegnirelig.intern/anticot.immg/esterdisegni/ester1.gif" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.raisingourkids.com/coloring-pages/printable/bible/017-queen-ester-coloring-page.html" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.bible-printables.com/Coloring-Pages/Old-Testament/10-OT-036-ester.htm" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.bible-printables.com/Coloring-Pages/Old-Testament/10-OT-037-ester.htm" target="_blank">4</a> </div>
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Hymn option for this day: Have No Fear Little Flock LSB #735</div>
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Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-36371272617201583662013-05-20T06:44:00.000-05:002013-05-20T06:44:51.199-05:00Pentecost <br />
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. Acts 2:1-6</i></div>
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Pentecost, meaning "fiftieth," marks the completion of Easter. Fifty days after His Resurrection, Christ sends his Holy Spirit, as He promised, and the Church is born. </div>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!<br />Let all your graces be outpoured<br />On each believer’s mind and heart;<br />Your fervent love to us impart.<br /><br />Lord, by the brightness of Your light,<br />You in the faith do men unite<br />Of every land and every tongue;<br />This to Your praise, O Lord, be sung.<br /><br />From every error keep us free;<br />Let none but Christ our Master be,<br />That we in living faith abide,<br />In Him with all our might confide.<br /><br />Lord, by Your power prepare each heart<br />And to the weakness strength impart,<br />That bravely here we may contend,<br />Through life and death to You ascend.</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Basic themes include the Holy Spirit, the Church, and Baptism</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> </b><br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The color of Pentecost is red, suggesting the fire of the Spirit. Wear red to church or all day!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">"When the Lion shakes his main, then it is Spring" (from Lewis' <i>Chronicles of Narnia</i>). Christ sends the Holy Spirit, and Pentecost in the West coincides with Spring and fresh greenery. Many churches used to decorate their altars profusely with greenery and flowers. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">The Feast of Pentecost is often uniquely associated with water. In Mediterranean countries people hold "water festivals" on Pentecost. It would appropriate to have a water-side picnic or walk on Pentecost, since we receive the Holy Spirit at our Baptism (Acts 2:41). Pentecost in England is called Whitsunday "white Sunday," reminiscent of the white garments catechumens wore to their Baptism on Pentecost. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Scatter rose petals on the table to represent tongues of fire.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Some churches use trumpets in their service to represent to mighty wind.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Decorate with symbols of the church (pomegranates, arks). <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">In medieval times, families in many parts of Europe would suspend a carved
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<b>Pentecost Crafts for Kids:</b><br />
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<a href="http://catholicicing.com/holy-spirit-craft-make-a-dove-from-a-paper-plate/" target="_blank">Holy Spirit Paper Plate Dove</a><br />
<a href="http://catholicicing.com/holy-spirit-craft-handprint-dove/" target="_blank">Holy Spirit Handprint Dove</a><br />
<a href="http://catholicicing.com/easy-pentecost-craft-for-kids/" target="_blank">Tongue of Fire Crown </a><br />
<a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/newyear/dove/" target="_blank">Flying Dove </a><br />
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<b>Coloring Pages:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.sermons4kids.com/pentecost-colorpg.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>, <a href="http://www.biblekids.eu/new_testament/pentecost/pentecost_coloring/pentecost_23.jpg" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.biblekids.eu/new_testament/pentecost/pentecost_puzzle/pentecost_verse.JPG" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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<b>Cuisine for Pentecost Sunday:</b><br />
<a href="http://mamaslittleditty.blogspot.com/2012/05/pentacost-confirmation-and-cookies.html" target="_blank">Flames of Fire Cookies</a> <br />
Tongues of Fire Cupcakes <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/06/flamming-cupcakes-for-pentecost.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://hale.blogdns.net/wordpress/?p=8682" target="_blank">HERE </a><br />
<a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/05/twelve-fruit-salad.html" target="_blank">12 Fruit Salad</a> (RC sites 12 fruits of the Spirit, you can make a 9 Fruit Salad)<br />
<a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/06/pentecost-pie.html" target="_blank">Pentecost Pie </a><br />
<a href="http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/1897" target="_blank">Dove Dinner Rolls </a><br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-56409158224506542602013-05-16T10:40:00.000-05:002013-05-16T10:40:34.821-05:00Church Year in VerseI found this wonderful little book today, <i><a href="http://www.ccel.org/ccel/keble/year.toc.html">The Christian Year: Thoughts in Verse for the Sundays and Holydays Throughout the Year</a></i> by John Keble.<br />
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Although an English major and someone somewhat familiar with the Oxford Movement, I had never come across this book.<br />
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Here is his poem on <a href="http://www.ccel.org/ccel/keble/year.xcix.html">catechizing small children</a><br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-30200381687038107942013-03-29T20:11:00.000-05:002013-03-29T20:37:17.132-05:00Recipes For Maundy Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Forgive me for posting this late, perhaps it can be useful for next year!<br />
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On Maundy Thursday I've always liked the idea of serving Mediterranean foods or dishes that remind us of Christ's gifts and passion.</div>
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Our Maundy Thursday meal usually contains:</div>
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/health/nutrition/bitter-herbs-salad.html?_r=1&" target="_blank">Bitter Herb Salad</a></div>
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<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/crisp-rosemary-flatbread/" target="_blank">Rosemary Flat Bread</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Lentil Soup</a></div>
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Another idea I like is to serve lamb or a roast, but since I serve this on Easter Sunday, I don't get that ambitious on Thursday!<br />
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Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-79407815320199729442013-03-29T12:20:00.002-05:002013-05-26T14:25:31.895-05:00I so enjoy Classic99.com's program every Easter!<table cellpadding="5" cellspacing="10" style="width: 70%px;">
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2013</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> <br /><br /><b>12:00 noon <i>Saint John
Passion</i> by Johann Sebastian Bach</b> <br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The complete Passion features the Leipzig Radio Choir and the Dresden
State Orchestra, along with some marvelous soloists, including Peter Schreier as
the Evangelist, and Robert Holl singing the words of Christ.
</span><br /><br /><b>2:00 p.m. <i>Seven Last Words of Christ</i> by Franz Josef
Haydn </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Played in its entirety
without interruption by the Juilliard String Quartet, and featuring soloists
Benita Valente, Jan DeGaetani, Jon Humphrey and Thomas Paul.</span>
<br /><br /><b>4:00 p.m. <i>Golgotha</i> by Frank Martin </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This rarely heard Oratorio, written by the Swiss composer just
after World War II, is based on the Passion models of Bach.</span>
<br /><br /><b>7:00 p.m. <i>The Crucifixion</i> by Sir John Stainer </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This musical "Meditation on the Sacred Passion
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2013</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> <br /><br /><b>12:00 noon <i>Passion
According to Saint Matthew</i> by Johann Sebastian Bach </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This monumental account of the Passion story
from Matthew's gospel is delivered by the Monteverdi Choir, along with the
English Baroque Soloists, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. Singing the words of
Jesus is Andreas Schmidt, with Evangelist Anthony Rolfe Johnson headlining an
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<td><b><span style="color: #012941; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Easter Sunday, March 31,
2013</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> <br /><br /><b>8:00 a.m. "JOY!" with Ron
Klemm</b> <span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Music for Easter</span>
<br /><br /><b>12:00 noon<a href="http://www.classic99.com/eastertide2013.htm"><span style="color: #0578b6;">
"This Joyful Eastertide" (click here to see the music listing)</span></a></b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">On Easter Sunday afternoon, CLASSIC99.com will
present <b><i>This Joyful Eastertide</i></b>. Ron Klemm will be your host for
this two-hour special broadcast that celebrates Christ's resurrection. Classical
favorites by Bach, Handel, Vaughan Williams, and John Rutter will be
complimented with choral and instrumental selections to provide a festive
afternoon of great music for Easter. </span><br /><br /><b>3:00 p.m. <i>Mass in
B-Minor</i> by Johann Sebastian Bach</b> <br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This music, which some have called a "landmark of Western
civilization," is a tour de force for chorus. Our Easter presentation features a
fine recording by the Netherlands Chamber Choir and the Orchestra of the 18th
Century, conducted by Frans Brüggen.</span> <br /><br /><b>7:00 p.m. <i>Messiah</i>
by George Frederic Handel </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">CLASSIC99.com's second presentation of Handel's beloved oratorio. The
Easter Sunday recording features the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Mendelssohn
Choir, and soloists Kathleen Battle, Florence Quivar, John Aler, and Samuel
Ramey; conducted by Sir Andrew Davis. </span></span></td></tr>
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<td><b><span style="color: #012941; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Monday, April 1,
2013</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> <br /><br /><b>8:00 p.m. Symphony # 2
<i>Resurrection</i> by Gustav Mahler </b><br /><span style="color: #014b78; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus bring us this monumental
work, with soprano Kathleen Battle and contralto Maureen Forrester; Leonard
Slatkin conducts. </span></span></td></tr>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-64304923969450587852013-03-28T15:27:00.002-05:002016-03-17T14:45:58.917-05:00Our Holy WeekOne of the best things about having family traditions is once they are traditions, you don't have to plan too much how you're going to celebrate--you just do what you always do! I dug up my <a href="http://churchyearinthehome.blogspot.com/2011/04/our-easter-week.html">Easter Week post from two years ago</a>, and made a few slight changes. Why reinvent the wheel?<br />
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We're going to abstain from all sugar (and caffeine and alcohol) to get ready for the Easter feast (which hopefully will have plenty of all three). I'm going to clean out my freezer of frozen casseroles, soups, meats so I don't have to focus too much on meals during the early part of the week.<br />
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<b>W</b>: Preparations for the weekend, Vespers. Make hot cross buns.<br />
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<b>TH:</b> Lentils for dinner; read the Lord's Supper part of the Small Catechism; Maundy Divine Service<br />
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<b>F</b>: Hot cross buns for breakfast<br />
Cover all the crosses and icons in the house<br />
Color stations of the cross <a href="http://www.sjtbre.org/main.cfm?r1=6.00&ID=22&level=1#stations">coloring pages</a> (HT, <a href="http://abundleofmyrrh.com/wordpress/">Aubri</a>) <br />
Sing "A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth" after reading the Good Friday account<br />
Make an Easter garden (this <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/04/how-to-make-an-easter-garden-christian-easter-activity/">one is really fancy</a>, this <a href="http://happyhomefairy.com/2011/04/01/an-easter-garden-celebrating-the-empty-tomb/">one more simple</a>) <br />
Color Easter eggs with Oma<br />
Simple pasta, marinara + veggies for dinner<br />
Tenebrae Service at church<br />
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Quiet evening and bed early.<br />
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<b>S</b>: Rest, try to play quietly, family activities, read Easter picture books, have kids make their own Easter baskets<br />
Preparation for Easter: baths, lay out clothes, decorate the house after the kids are asleep, breakfast prep., fill Easter baskets<br />
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<i><u>Easter decoration ideas:</u> An Alleluia banner (perhaps one you "buried" back in February), lots of cut flowers from your garden (not happenin' this year), an Easter scene (check Hobby Lobby), set table with fine china for tomorrow's meal, uncover covered crosses. Balloons, streamers, white "Christmas lights."</i><br />
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<b>Resurrection Sunday</b>: Rejoice! Eat! Receive God's gifts! (And sing all those alleluias we've been saving). After church we'll have dinner at my parents; then we'll have dessert at my in-laws'. There will be lots of candy, Easter egg hunting, cracking, outside games, and singing (we try to sing lots of Easter songs on Easter). <br />
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<i>Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. I Peter 1:3</i>Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238246037896274014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-66252519390510494882013-03-25T19:44:00.001-05:002013-03-25T19:44:53.255-05:00The Feast of the Annunciation<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father: and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. And of his kingdom there shall be no end."Luke 1:30-32</span></span><br />
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A little Christmas in March. During this Holy Week comes the day we hear the glorious news that our God becomes Flesh. He became Flesh so that He could know pain and grief, carry our sins, be stricken, smitten and afflicted. <br />
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"Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel." Isaiah 7:14</div>
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We'll sing this beautiful hymn, <a href="http://youtu.be/dQ5wmFi9sfA" target="_blank">Gabriel's Message</a>, eat Blueberry Muffins (the color blue reminding us of Mary) and rejoice that our Lord put on tiny flesh and hid Himself in Mary's womb...for us.</div>
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"O who am I, that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh, and die?"</div>
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Some fun for kids:</div>
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<a href="http://www.sundayschoolkids.com/activity-christmas10-12/10-standup-mary-and-angel-instru.htm" target="_blank">Gabriel and Mary paper figures</a>
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<a href="http://lavatican.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/feast-of-annunciation/" target="_blank">Popsicle Stick Puppets </a></div>
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Some more food ideas for today can be found <a href="http://www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/search/label/Annunciation" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div>
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Aubrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227021953581761031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662620313858760623.post-31148115580631996152013-03-25T10:54:00.000-05:002013-03-25T10:54:18.233-05:00Handel's Messiah TextsMy inlaws took us to see our city's orchestra perform Handel's Messiah<em> </em>last night. Although often performed at Christmas, it was written as a Lenten and Easter meditiation. I loved hearing the whole piece from beginning to end, Old Testament and New Testament all mixed together. The program for the concert summraized the piece beautifully:<br />
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Divided into a symbolic three sections, Messiah tells no story in explicit dramatic terms, but rather provides a series of meditations on the prophesy and realization of God's plan for the redemption of mankind through the coming of the Messiah; the accomplishment of that redemption through the sacrifice of Jesus; and an extended hymn of thanks for the final overthrow of death. </blockquote>
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This would be a great list of verses to memorize! Do see it performed live, if you get a chance.<br />
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1. Sinfonia (Overture)<br />2. Tenor Recitative. — <br />
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<span></span>Isaiah 40:1-3 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.</blockquote>
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3. Tenor Air — </div>
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Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low, the crooked straight, and the rough places plain.</blockquote>
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4. Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.</blockquote>
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5. Bass Recitative — </div>
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Haggai 2:6,7; Thus saith the Lord of Hosts; Yet once, a little while and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, the sea, and the dry land; And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come.</blockquote>
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Malachi 3:1 The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: Behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.</blockquote>
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6. Bass Air — </div>
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Malachi 3:2 But who may abide the day of His coming? and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a refiner’s fire.</blockquote>
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7. Chorus — </div>
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Malachi 3:3 And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.</blockquote>
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8. Alto Recitative — </div>
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Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with us.</blockquote>
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9. Alto Air and Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 40:9 O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, and be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!</blockquote>
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Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.</blockquote>
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10. Bass Recitative — </div>
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Isaiah 60:2,3 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.</blockquote>
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11. Bass Air — </div>
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Isaiah 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: and they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.</blockquote>
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12. Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.</blockquote>
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13. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)</div>
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14. Soprano Recitative — </div>
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Luke 2:8,9 There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo! the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.</blockquote>
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15. Soprano Recitative —</div>
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Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.</blockquote>
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16. Soprano Recitative — </div>
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Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,</blockquote>
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17. Chorus — </div>
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Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will toward men.</blockquote>
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18. Soprano Air — </div>
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Zechariah 9:9,10 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee. He is the righteous Savior. And he shall speak peace unto the heathen.</blockquote>
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19. Alto Recitative — </div>
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Isaiah 35:5,6 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing.</blockquote>
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20. Alto Air — </div>
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Isaiah 40:11; He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; and he shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.</blockquote>
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Matthew 11:28, 29 Come unto Him, all ye that labour, that are heavy laden, and He shall give you rest. Take his yoke upon you, and learn of Him; for he is meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.</blockquote>
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21. Chorus — </div>
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Matthew 11:30 His yoke is easy, and His burthen is light.</blockquote>
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22. Chorus — <br />
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<span></span>John 1:29 Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.</blockquote>
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23. Alto Air — </div>
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Isaiah 53:3; He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.</blockquote>
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Isaiah 50:6 He gave His back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: He hid not His face from shame and spitting.</blockquote>
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24. Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 53:4,5 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him.</blockquote>
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25. Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 53:5 And with His stripes we are healed.</blockquote>
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26. Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.</blockquote>
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27. Tenor Recitative — </div>
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Psalm 22:7 All they that see Him laugh him to scorn: they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying:</blockquote>
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28. Chorus — </div>
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Psalm 22:8 He trusted in God that He would deliver Him: let Him deliver Him, if he delight in Him.</blockquote>
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29. Soprano Recitative — </div>
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Psalm 69:20 Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness. He looked for some to have pity on Him but there was no man; neither found He any to comfort Him.<br />
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30. Soprano Air — </div>
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Lamentations 1:12 Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow!</blockquote>
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31. Tenor Recitative — </div>
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Isaiah 53:8 He was cut off out of the land of the living; for the transgression of Thy people was He stricken.</blockquote>
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32. Tenor Air — </div>
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Psalm 16:10 But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption.</div>
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Psalm 24:7-10 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory.</blockquote>
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34. Tenor Recitative — </div>
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Hebrews 1:5 For unto which of the angels said He at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten hee?</blockquote>
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35. Chorus — </div>
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Hebrews 1:6 Let all the angels of God worship Him.</blockquote>
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36. Bass Air — </div>
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Psalm 68:18 Thou art gone up on high, Thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men; yea, even for Thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them.</blockquote>
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37. Chorus — </div>
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Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of the preachers.</blockquote>
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38. Duetto for 2 Alto Solos and Chorus — </div>
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Isaiah 52:7, 9 How beautiful are the feet of him that bringeth glad tidings of salvation; that saith unto Sion, Thy God reigneth!</blockquote>
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Break forth into joy, glad tidings. Thy God reigneth!</blockquote>
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39. Chorus — </div>
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Romans 10:18Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words unto the ends of the world. </blockquote>
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40. Bass Air — </div>
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Psalm 2:1,2 Why do the nations so furiously rage together: why do the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsels together against the Lord and His anointed.</blockquote>
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41. Chorus — </div>
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Psalm 2:3 Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us.</blockquote>
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42. Tenor Recitative — </div>
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Psalm 2:4 He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh them to scorn; the Lord shall have them in derision.</blockquote>
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43. Tenor Air — </div>
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Psalm 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.</blockquote>
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44. Chorus — </div>
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Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16 Hallelujah! for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever. King of kings, Lord of lords.</blockquote>
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Part Three</h3>
45. Soprano Air — <br />
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<span></span>Job 19:25, 26; I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.</blockquote>
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1 Corinthians 15:20 For now is Christ risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep.</blockquote>
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46. Chorus — </div>
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1 Corinthians 15:21, 22 Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.</blockquote>
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47. Bass Recitative — </div>
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1 Corinthians 15:51, 52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep; but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.</blockquote>
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48. Bass Air — </div>
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1 Corinthians 15:52, 53 The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.</blockquote>
49. Alto Air — <br />
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Corinthians 15:54b Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory.”</blockquote>
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50. Duetto for Alto and Tenor — </div>
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1 Corinthians 15:55, 56 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.</blockquote>
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51. Chorus — </div>
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1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.</blockquote>
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52. Alto Air — </div>
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Romans 8:31, 33, 34 If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is at the right hand of God, who makes intercession for us.</blockquote>
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53. Chorus — </div>
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Revelation 5:12, 13 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power to be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen.<br />
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