Janie Stevens is the retired Missioner for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is currently the chair of …
St. Francis of Assisi
A New Pope "Francis" With the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires as the 266th pontiff …
All Saints Day Activity: Search Your Church for Saints
"God does what is still more wonderful: God makes saints out of sinners. -Søren Kierkegaard" Saints Right Under our …
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Prayers for Independence Day
"Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus …
Putting the Saint Back in Valentine’s Day
"When we remember that the heart of Saint Valentine was, like other Christian martyrs, "pierced" by the love of Our Lord, and he …
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Kwanzaa
The Meaning of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa (pronounced Kwon-zah) means first fruits and is a non-religious seven-day celebration …
Thanksgiving Activities for Church and Families
"Encourage family members to jot down ways God has blessed them. Younger children can draw or cut out pictures from magazines. …
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All Saints Day: How do We Remember God’s Faithful?
"And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in God.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, …
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Making Halloween Holy
"As Christians, Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us to trust God as to why death exists, and what happens to us once we die. So …
The Day of the Dead
"In some locations, celebrants wear shells on their clothing, so that when they dance, the noise will wake up the …