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News of the Week: An Introduction

On February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

What do I mean by news of the week? Well, maybe you’ve noticed these days that there’s a lot of crazy, sometimes confusing things in the news. Though I suppose we could always say that. Even so, I want to dare suggest that the situation has gotten worse. We are seeing the deterioration of any …

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3 Good Reasons to Pray the Daily Office

On August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

For the last several months my wife and I have made regular (or at least semi-regular use) of the Daily Office in the Book of Common Prayer. Most often we do so individually, but sometimes we pray the Office together. On occasion, we use the family version with our kids at bedtime. We are using …

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Thoughts on Prayer: Pre-Written or Spontaneous Prayers?

On February 3, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

When I was growing up as a Roman Catholic, I was taught how to pray some specific prayers. The first was The Lord's Prayer, which in the New Testament (in the CSB) goes like this: Our Father in heaven,your name be honored as holy.Your kingdom come.Your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.Give …

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