Episcopal Life Online Daybook -- Today is Friday, November 2, 2007. The Church calendar remembers the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed.
* Today in Scripture: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/82457_ENG_HTM.htm * Today in Prayer: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm * Today in History: On this day in 1610, Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury, died in London.
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Presiding Bishop, House of Deputies President review Executive Council meeting
[Episcopal Life Online] Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson review the work and decisions of Executive Council at the conclusion of its October 26-28 meeting in Dearborn, Michigan.
A video stream of the interview, conducted by executive editor of Episcopal Life Media, the Rev. Jan Nunley, is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81231_ENG_HTM.htm.
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Catalyst: "Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas: Waiting in Joyful Hope 2007-2008" from Church Publishing, Inc., by Jay Cormier, 101 pages, paperback, c. 2007, $3
[Source: Church Publishing, Inc.] Perfect for busy people who wish to enrich their personal prayer life during the season of Advent and Christmas, Waiting in Joyful Hope provides short yet inspirational meditations and reflections for daily use. Coupled with Scripture excerpts from the daily readings, Jay Cormier's insightful reflections, meditations, and questions help readers grow in their understanding of the Word of God while preparing them for the coming of Christ. This little book fits nicely into a pocket or purse and easily brings prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and meaningful way.
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