Monthly Archives: November 2017

#AdventInspiration

Posted on November 30, 2017 by mariannbudde

And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake. Mark 13:37 In recent weeks I’ve been part of conversations that, while different in topic, circled around a common theme. In each, people have expressed gratitude for the … Continue reading →

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30-Day Gratitude Experiment

Posted on November 16, 2017 by mariannbudde

Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery … Continue reading →

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Church Safety

Posted on November 9, 2017 by mariannbudde

The Rev. Dr. Maria Kane, rector of St. Paul’s in Waldorf, wrote a pastoral letter to the congregation that she has given me permission to share: After Sunday’s tragic shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, we have been forced to confront … Continue reading →

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Blessed in All Things

Posted on November 2, 2017 by mariannbudde

Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5.1 Years ago I presided at an outdoor wedding for the sister of one our friends in the neighborhood. It was joyous occasion, as weddings are. … Continue reading →

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