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On the “P” in SWEEPS . . .Pastoral Care
Having taught the subject of pastoral care in seminary for the past seven years this particular ministerial activity of SWEEPS is of special interest to me. Of the various components of SWEEPS, pastoral care is perhaps most generally understood as … Continue reading
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On the 1985 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Evagrius wrote in the fourth century “There are five works that help us find favor with God: the first is pure prayer; the second chanting the Psalms; the third reading the Scriptures; the fourth the remembrance with sorrow of heart … Continue reading
On the first “S” in SWEEPS……Service
Several years ago there was a popular Public Television series entitled Upstairs, Downstairs.” The weekly show depicted the ongoing life of a turn of the century English household with a full complement of servants. While not particularly noteworthy in and … Continue reading
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An Advent Reflection on the Mission of the Church
The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus which means coming, i.e., the coming of Christ. It is the season of the Church year which is observed an time of preparation not only for Christmas but also for the … Continue reading
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On the first “E” in SWEEPS . . . Education
A strange thing happened to me on the way to wilting this article. A woman from one of our churches approached me with the question, “Is it true, Bishop, are you really against Christian education?” Becoming used to being misquoted … Continue reading
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On the purpose of this column:
For the past three months I have been reading other diocesan newspapers with new interest and from a slightly different perspective. The new interest is framed by a question: “What do these various diocesan periodicals communicate and how do they … Continue reading
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On Fall House Cleaning
A couple of weeks ago, on a crisp autumn Saturday afternoon, we had a family fall housecleaning day. The children raked leaves, Liz washed storm windows while I put them up and cleaned out gutters. While we worked we laughed, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer & Fall Convocation
9 September 2000 Homily by The Right Reverend Dr. Craig B. Anderson, Rector In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is my sermon prop this morning — my Convocation helper, if you will [holding up statue of … Continue reading
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Mission Statement
“Let us learn on earth those things the knowledge of which continues in Heaven.” -St. Jerome, Epistle 53 St. Paul’s School motto Believing that education is lifelong and continues beyond the classroom, St. Paul’s School invites a diverse group … Continue reading
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Parents Weekend, Morning Prayer 22 October 2000
Address of the Rector, Bishop Craig B. Anderson As I considered my address this morning, a number of themes presented themselves as possibilities for reflection. First, in anticipation of thanksgiving, thanksgiving for this place called Millville; thanksgiving for the faculty … Continue reading
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