As we begin these sacred three days and prepare through fasting and prayer to celebrate the paschal feast, let us earnestly pray to God for all those gathered tonight with Christ and for all peoples everywhere. Please respond to each prayer with silence. For the holy catholic church throughout the world, sharing the death and […]
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In the folk opera HadestownHermes —both the narrator and a character —introduces us,the audience,to Hades, Persephone, Eurydice, and Orpheus.He warns us that thissung-through show is an old song,and it’s a sad song.But!He lets us know,it’s a love song.As we’ve walked this triduum,Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,and Easter —starting with last night —we’ve reflected on God’s love
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Listen now to the Easter Sermonof St. John Chrysostomas translated for useat St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church,San Francisco. If there are devoutand God-loving people here;welcome to this beautiful,radiant feast.If there are any carefulservants of God,come and rejoice with the Lord.If anyone hereis worn out from fasting,tonight you will get your fill. If you’ve been
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