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John 10:28-30 New International Version 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all[a]; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”

Footnotes: John 10:29 Many early manuscripts "What my Father has given me is greater than all"

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Earth Day

Psalm 24 New International Version Of David. A psalm. 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,     the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas     and established it on the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?     Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,     who does not trust in an idol     or swear by a false god. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord     and vindication from God their Savior. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,     who...

Holy Thursday

Girona medieval city, religious drawing inside the Basilica of San Felix, Costa Brava of Catalonia in the Mediterranean. Spain

Holy Thursday is The Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is significant in Christian theology. It is the departure of Jesus from earth into the presence of God. According to the New Testament, the Ascension occurred 40 days after the Resurrection. Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of his disciples, signifying his exaltation and his return to God the Father. Christians celebrate this event as a key element of Jesus Christ’s life and ministry.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. For many, it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope. It is considered the Church’s most important and oldest festival. As Anglicans, we consider Easter Sunday the most important and oldest festival of the Church because it honors the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ from the dead, a central event in Christian theology. Easter fulfills prophecies in the Old Testament and is the foundation of the Anglican faith. Anglicans believe that through Jesus’ resurrection, we have the hope of eternal life and forgiveness of sins....

Tenebrae

Tenebrae is a traditional Christian service on Good Friday, also known as the “Service of Shadows.” This solemn service is considered the culmination of Holy Week. It includes a series of readings from Holy Scripture recounting the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. These readings are followed by meditations that challenge our perception of the events on Good Friday and encourage us to reflect on the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice. During the Tenebrae service, the church lights are gradually extinguished, symbolizing the darkness that fell over the world at the time of Jesus’ death. The service is divided into two...