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    That’s Not the Gospel

    Posted on October 20, 2015
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    Priests spend a considerable amount of time in hospitals, visiting the sick and praying with and for them. Some of those we visit are young and generally very healthy; they are expected to make quick and full recoveries. They almost always do. Praying for them is โ€œeasyโ€ because our prayers for healing are often answered,…

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    Are the Gospels More Holy?

    Posted on February 6, 2015
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    We call itย “The HOLY Gospel.” We process the Gospel, lift it up, and all stand, and we read it among the people with special anthems, songs, and responses. For the other readings and Psalms, we sit and listen. For some people, it seems like Anglicans suggest that the Gospel is Holy in a way that…