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graveyard posts 1: The Decalogue: An Introduction 150 150 Andrew Hicks

graveyard posts 1: The Decalogue: An Introduction

hey beloveds,   i am clearing out my old drafts in my blog. here’s some stuff that i started working on and then didn’t finish. there’s going to be a…

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My Own Heart Let Me More Have Pity On 800 536 Andrew Hicks

My Own Heart Let Me More Have Pity On

I stumbled across this prayer a while back in the poetry appendix in the third volume of the Liturgy of the Hours (page 1986). It touches me profoundly for many…

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“Mary and Eve”: An Introduction 150 150 Andrew Hicks

“Mary and Eve”: An Introduction

I stumbled across this image a long time ago. At the time, I didn’t know anything about it other than the fact that I liked it. I saved it as…

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Fasting: An Introduction 150 150 Andrew Hicks

Fasting: An Introduction

It is very sad that the modern Church – mainly of any nondenominational or evangelical variety – has completely forgotten and neglected the spiritual discipline of fasting. There are many…

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A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 5 768 1024 Andrew Hicks

A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 5

The Hicks family went to their very first Ash Wednesday service today at Calvary Episcopal Church. The priest, ministers, and members were all so welcoming to me and my family.…

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Lent: An Introduction 1024 683 Andrew Hicks

Lent: An Introduction

What is Lent? Lent refers to the practice of the Christian Church that observes a 40 day preparation for Easter marked by fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The tradition has been…

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A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 4 952 1024 Andrew Hicks

A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 4

The holidays got me busy and I never formally reflected on the end of my 7X7 prayer experiment on my blog. So here goes. Some takeaways for me: 2 AM…

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Re-Enchanting Your World 150 150 Andrew Hicks

Re-Enchanting Your World

I am preparing to begin my sermon series The Gospel According to Leviticus on Sunday (1/8/23). This first sermon is titled: “Inhabiting an Enchanted World.” It refers to much of what…

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Saturday Saints: St. Nicholas 150 150 Andrew Hicks

Saturday Saints: St. Nicholas

Here begins a new series on my blog. I make no promises about consistency or regularity with these posts. I will post as I feel interest and inspiration, but I…

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A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 4 952 1024 Andrew Hicks

A Journey of Re-Enchantment – Part 4

Here is a hymn I have said several times during the midday prayers that I am really enjoying.   Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, Whose trust, ever…

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