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Last Sunday after the Epiphany

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.




Last Sunday after the Epiphany O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Advent One Advent Two Advent Three Advent Four Christmas Day The Epiphany Epiphany One Epiphany Two Epiphany Three Epiphany Four Epiphany Five Epiphany Six Epiphany Seven Epiphany Eight Epiphany Last

		Mary Anne Carley pen and ink wash and line drawing over rubber cement resist 8 by 10 inches I sense great peace when pondering the event of Christ transfigured on the mount, alone now, wrapped in light, when the fog lifted. But with the darkness creeping in, this collect reminds us to remember the light and we can be the light as we bear our cross. I especially visualize the light around his face and around his upper body. Because of drawing this, it is implanted so strongly in my mind, that during times of darkness in my life, this vision appears in my head reminding me of the light.	----
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