SUNDAY’S READINGS | January 15, 2023 Isa. 49:1-7 Ps. 40:1-12 1 Cor. 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 In union with Christ, we are bold to say, “Our Father who art in heaven.” We say these words as the adopted sons and daughters of God in whom Christ dwells. Christ himself prays in us to the Father. Our prayer is first his, and so we pray confidently and boldly, knowing that all our … [Read more...] about 2 Epiphany, Year A: Night
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Archives 1898: Library Fire, Ivory Mitre, and Mock Turtle Soup
From The Living Church, January 15, 1898 -- 125 years ago On the morning of New Year's Day, before daylight, the Bishop of Cairo had the sad misfortune to lose his library by fire. A few of the most valuable books, such as the Sarum Missal and Breviary, the first and second books of Edward VI, &c., &c., were stored in a fire proof vault and escaped injury. A small … [Read more...] about Archives 1898: Library Fire, Ivory Mitre, and Mock Turtle Soup