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Good Friday
How readers can participate in Good Friday and the Catholic practices of Good Friday.
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A Message for Good Friday
My Good Friday sermon preached at Salem on 29 March 2002. The text was Psalm 22, a Messianic psalm that prophesied one of Jesus' words on the cross. Also, this psalm immediately preceds Psalm 23--is there any relationship?
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Good Friday and Purim (Part 1)
Today Good Friday and the Jewish holiday of Purim coincide on the calender. These thoughts reflect the similarities in these dates and the origins of Purim.
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Good Friday and Purim (Part 2)
The Jews triumph over their enemies and begin the yearly celebration of Purim!
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Good Friday and Purim (Part 3)
Practical applications of Purim in the Christian's life. May we also remember in Purim not only our freedom, but also the attempts by the world throughout history to eradicate God's chosen people.
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How to have a Blessed, Irish Easter
Easter customs prevalent in Ireland, from Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
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Northern Assembly Suspended
The political institutions set up in Northern Ireland as part of the peace process have been suspended by the British government. How did this happen? Does anyone have any ideas on how to get the political process working again?
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The Changing Christology
Central to the religious belief of Easter is the Resurrection of Christ. But what if that didn't really happen? What are the implications for the Christians that discover this controversy? Can we reconcile the two sides in the debate? I think so, and this is why.
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What's So Good About Good Friday?
Standing at the foot of the cross, no one thought there could be anything good about that Friday. They were wrong.
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Northern Ireland Peace Deal
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
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Holy Thursday Slovak Traditions
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
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Remembering Holy Week
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Holy Week
What is this "Holy Week" Lutherans observe every Spring? Why do they observe it? What do all those days mean? How do those days affect each and every one of us? Look at how Holy Week plays a pivotal role in the Church Year.
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Detailed timeline of Easter
The events of that first Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, also called the "three days of death"
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History of Hot Cross Buns
An Easter favourite, hot cross buns are rich in flavour, in history, and in superstition.
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Man of Sorrows! What a Name
Good Friday 2005 A.D.
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The Great Alaskan Earthquake 1964
Anchorage Alaska suffered the worst damage and it generated a tsunami reaching Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of North America.
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Easter Feast for Two
Nichol and Stephen both work shifts at a nursing home, but they manage to make time for holiday dinners. Stephen is baking the ham with raisin sauce while Nicole will pre
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JS Bach St. Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
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Overview of the Christian Calendar
What is the Christian Calendar, and how does one follow it? This is a quick summary of the major dates of the Christian year.
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Detailed Lent and Easter Timeline
A summary of the events of the first Easter and how and when Christians celebrate them, up to Good Friday
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Pro Church Calendar
It's not a matter of whether to follow a calendar. All churches follow a calendar. The question is, which one to follow? Here are five reasons to follow the church year.
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Who Killed Jesus of Nazareth?
In light of the release of Mel Gibson's <I>The Passion of the Christ</I>, let us look at the Scriptures and settle, once and for all, the question: "Who killed Jesus?"
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Cool Season and Cold Tolerant Annuals
Now we can plant cool season and cold tolerant flowering plants to reward ourselves for making it through another winter. Just don't forget that they were raised in greenhouses and need to be acclimated to the weather before you leave them on their own.
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Divine Mercy: Jesus, I Trust in You
On Good Friday some Roman Catholics will begin a Divine Mercy novena. What is it?
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EASTER DELIGHTS
Our family had many Easter traditions when I was a child. Some of them have passed with members of our family but my favorite is still carried on by my mother. This is a custom that will be carried on for many generations to come. It is our family's Easter delight.
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 8, almah vs bethulah
Luther addresses Isaiah's choice of words in the original Hebrew. Luther discusses the common usage of the words and states that the word used is definitely a word used to mean a virgin.
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The Way Forward
With the UUP's rejection of the "Way Forward" proposal that would have kept the Northern Irish peace process on track, they have plunged the province into deep uncertainty.
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Maundy Thursday: God Chose You
On Maundy Thursday, Lutherans celebrate the institution of that most intimate sacrament--Holy Communion. Here Jesus with his body and blood bonds with each Christian in as intimate a way as possible. In essence, Jesus tells each of us, sinners all, that we are wanted by him, to be loved and cherished.
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School Holidays
Memorial Day is a day for celebration, but for parents who have to work, it is inconvenient to find childcare. Several other holidays are even more disputed.
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This is the greatest story
The Greatest Story Ever Told is a wonderful production made in 1965.
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Advent Candles: Advent 1
The Advent season means the burning of the traditional Advent candles. This Advent season I will feature each candle each week and explain our salvation with these mini lights.
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Cinco de Mayo Murder
A twenty year old death, an aging and grieving mother, inexperienced detectives, and conflicting facts -- that's what Christine Bennett sorts through in this May mystery.
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Easter Traditions in Poland
Easter customs in Poland include decorating eggs called pisanki and cutting of indigenous plants to use as "palms" for Palm Sunday.
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Friday the 13th
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
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Lent Days of Forgiveness
Many Christian churches reserve specials days right before or at the start of Lent for the repentance and forgiveness of one's tresspasses.
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Review - Labor Day Murder
When former nun, new mother, and part-time sleuth, Christine Bennett is offered a oceanfront cottage on Fire Island, she's thrilled. But, she finds murder, not shells.
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Semana Santa Fiesta in Spain
Steer clear of the textbook examples of Holy Week in Spain if you want to see something other than a public show.
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Slovak Customs During Holy Week
Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.
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The Catholic Mass...Revealed!
A review of a new multimedia package on the Catholic Mass.
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The Father's Day Murder
Each year, the Morris Avenue Boys from the old Bronx neighborhood get together for dinner and stories. This year the group got more than they intended; they got murder.
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Western Australia’s Fremantle Jail
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most historic buildings. Built by convicts in the 1850s, today it is a sightseeing must when visiting Perth.
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19th Century California: Parties
After California became a Mexican province, social events and dances became the order of the day for many Californios. Here's a look at the how they celebrated.
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ArtCart Art Workshops for Children
As part of its dynamic young people's art program, Newcastle Region Art Gallery is running free art activity workshops for children aged three to eight each weekend.
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Boa Pascoa
Easter eggs and vocabulary
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Castle Keep at Newcastle England
Once part of the Roman defense system in Northumberland England, the Castle Keep warded off invaders for almost 17 centuries.
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Colors and Activities for the Church Seasons
Children can learn about the colors that are associated with the seasons of the Liturgical or Church Year by doing activities in Sunday school or youth group.
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Easter Recipe: Pastiera Napoletana Grain Pie
Pastiera is made three or four days before Easter Sunday so the different flavors can blend. Here is the traditional Neapolitan recipe for this delicious Italian cake.
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Elvis Perkins: Ash Wednesday
5/5: Elvis Perkins' Ash Wednesday balances poetic, introspective lyrics and strong, catchy melodies. It's a stunning debut for this up-and-coming musician.
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Enjoy the Tradition of Hot Cross Buns
Create a new tradition at your home this Easter by making delicious hot cross buns.
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