Friday, January 8, 2021
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Christmas and the 'Great Conjunction'
This year we have enjoyed gazing and photographing the 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn. It is with a sense of awe that we experienced God the Creator's work.
It is interesting that some refer to this as similar to the biblical 'Christmas Star.' Of course, chronologically, if one reads Matthew's account of the magi visitation of Jesus, one realizes that they did not see Jesus until some time after his birth.
I think for those of us living in the northern hemisphere, light is a significant symbol of life-especially during the long winter nights and short days. Where I live, the sun sets in December, prior to the solstice, at 4:13 P.M. Added to the short days, often our winter sky is a cloudy blueish-grey, making it seem like night.
So when we look at the heavenly bodies of Jupiter and Saturn in conjunction with each other, they are a symbol of life and hope that, for the faithful, Jesus is the light of life, the light of the world, the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not and cannot overcome. For that, thanks be to God!
The following are a couple of photos I took of the Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction.
Taken with my iPhone
Taken with my Nikon camera
Wishing all of my readers peace and good will, and a blessed Christmas.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Friday, November 27, 2020
Edmonton-born filmmaker appointed to the Order of Canada
Edmonton-born filmmaker, Tom Radford has been appointed to the Order of Canada. He has written, produced, and directed over 50 films. The films have highlighted the stories and history of Alberta and Canada. Over the years, he has worked with the National Film Board of Canada, and the CBC. Radford has also been a spokesperson for justice, Indigenous, and environmental issues in his films. For more visit the following link.
Friday, October 9, 2020
Prayer of the Day/Collect for Thanksgiving Sunday (Canada)
Holy One of heaven and earth, there is always so much to thank you for: our family, friends and colleagues, our home, our work, during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic the gift of life and health, all who have and continue to make sacrifices and place their lives at risk to serve the common good of all society, the beauty of your creation and your bountiful provision of the fruits of the earth, and the list goes endlessly on. In the abundance of our blessings, open our hearts to be generous, kind and loving towards our neighbours next door, across the street and around the world--especially those who are in greatest need. Most of all, we thank you for the gift of yourself, O Triune God, Creator, Jesus our Saviour and Brother and Friend, and Holy Spirit our Advocate and Guide into all truth, who, in love for us all, bestows grace upon grace, now and forever.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
September 14 - 21, 2020 marks the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. There are at least two resource websites for Christians to observe this week through prayer, Bible study, education, and advocacy. For more information, please visit the KAIROS and World Council of Churches websites.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
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