In churches this Memorial Day,
voices rise in the well-loved hymn that begins:
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee
For those in peril on the sea.
The words of The Navy Hymn were written as a … << continue reading >>
If you’re planning a June wedding, you’ll want your once-in-a-lifetime day to be filled with joy, tradition, and memories to last through the years. “Dearly beloved . . . . ” Everyone is familiar with these words that begin the time-honored marriage rite from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
This service of Holy Matrimony … << continue reading >>
One of the most important feast days of Christianity, Ascension Day is celebrated each year on the Thursday 40 days after Easter. This great occasion commemorates Christ’s ascension into Heaven, the grand culmination of his works of salvation on earth.
It is also a day of two promises — one already realized and one to come. … << continue reading >>
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