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Here’s to the Sun of God
By
Robert Moss
In my neighborhood, Hebe, cupbearer to the Olympian gods, is now decked out in Christmas trimmings. Though she would probably prefer to be wearing vine leaves, she may be relaxed because she will remember that Christmas decorations – especially anything involving a tree – were borrowed from the followers of the old gods. Even the…
Happy birthday to the Sun of God
By
Robert Moss
Nobody knows for sure when Jesus was born, but it is rather unlikely that it was on December 25th. The famous early bishop, Clement of Alexandria, who died in 215, wrote that many Christians in his day believed that Jesus was born in April. December 25 was only recognized as the birthday of Jesus by…
At Christmas, a prayer for all seasons
By
Robert Moss
Thank you, O Creator, that we have risen this day to the rising of this life. May it be a day of blessing. O Creator of all gifts may a day of new beginnings be our gift this day. As the mist scatters from the crest of the hills, may any ill haze clear from…
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