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New Year, New You

By Elfmeister General – Posted on January 1, 2019November 22, 2021

We’re going to start off this fresh new year with another of the Virtues of Christmas. Each new year offers an opportunity to do things differently and hopefully better than before. … Continue readingNew Year, New You

Be De-Stressed, Not Distressed

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 30, 2018November 22, 2021

Be De-Stressed, Not Distressed On this last Sunday of the year, I hope you will take some time to enjoy the silence we discussed yesterday and take some comfort from the next of our Virtues of Christmas. Tranquillity Tranquillity. Be … Continue readingBe De-Stressed, Not Distressed

Silent Life

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 29, 2018November 22, 2021

Silent Night is one of the most popular Christmas carols on Earth. Since its introduction in 1807, it has been translated into nearly every language on Earth. The popularity of the song is based on how strongly it resonates with people in this busy age. How can we find solace in silence? … Continue readingSilent Life

Beneficially Busy Boxing Day

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 26, 2018November 22, 2021

The day after Christmas is celebrated in many countries as Boxing Day, but here in America, we’re often either right back to work or right back to the mall to exchange unwanted gifts. How does that fit in with The Virtues of Christmas? … Continue readingBeneficially Busy Boxing Day

Sunday of Love

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 23, 2018November 22, 2021

And now we come full circle on the Advent wreath. The fourth and final Sunday of this season of penitence and preparation is about God’s love for us and ours for God. This is not romantic, fickle love but rather the steadfast and enduring love of חֶסֶד (chesed) and ἀγάπη (agapē). … Continue readingSunday of Love

Sunday of Joy

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 16, 2018November 22, 2021

Gaudete Sunday is special for a variety of reasons. The candle on the Advent wreath is a different color from the others. The rose candle is symbolic of the joy which is this Sunday’s theme. … Continue readingSunday of Joy

Feature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life

By Elfmeister General – Posted on December 14, 2018November 22, 2021

For many people, Christmas just isn’t Christmas until you’ve had a chance to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” again. This classic tale of a man who underestimates his importance to others and the blessings he’s enjoyed his entire life is simply told but rich in meaning. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: It’s A Wonderful Life

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