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This article was included on page 4 in the February 2025 edition of the The Paphos Post. The Paphos Post: February 2025
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 The 2025 Lent Course for the Anglican Church of Paphos is entitled ‘A Deeper Walk’. This series will last for six weeks and will be launched in the Parish on Ash Wednesday 5 March. We will meet on Tuesday mornings at 11.00 am at Saint Stephen’s, Tala, from 11 March until 15 April.
Lent Course 2025: A Deeper Walk  PARISH MORNING PRAYER We meet for Morning Prayer on ZOOM each Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00 am for 20 mins. This an opportunity for members of all three ACP churches to pray together. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81835740721?pwd=WXJLSC9NYkQyblhaSzRKVWR0aXVGQT09 Meeting ID: 818 3574 0721 Passcode: 695196  On 6 February the church remembers the Martyrs of Japan, 1597.
But who were the Martyrs of Japan? The Martyrs of Japan  On 1 February the church remembers Brigid, abbess, c. 525 But who was Saint Brigid?
 On 28 January the church remembers Thomas Aquinas, priest, philosopher, teacher of the faith, 1225-1274.
But who was Thomas Aquinas? Saint Thomas Aquinas  I’ve just noticed that I’ve had over 350,000 hits on my website revpacman.com since I set this up in June 2016 ...
350,000 Hits!  On 17 January the church members Anthony of Egypt, hermit, abbot, 254 – 356. He was also known as Anthony of the Desert, and Anthony the Anchorite. He was a leader among the Desert Fathers, who were Christian monks in the Egyptian desert in the 3rd and 4th centuries
But who was Anthony of Egypt? Saint Anthony of Egypt  In the wake of devastating fires that have affected Los Angeles, many families, communities, and landscapes are left in need of comfort, restoration, and hope. The damage caused by such disasters is both physical and emotional, leaving scars that only God’s love and intervention can fully heal.
Prayers for Los Angeles I love this Covenant Prayer by John Wesley, often said in churches at the beginning of a New Year.   On 2 January the church remembers Basil the Great (379) and Gregory of Nazianzus (389) bishops, teachers of the faith.
But who were Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus? Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus  As we enter a New Year, and say goodbye to an Old Year, this poem by Tennyson has never felt more appropriate.
With my very best wishes for a Happy And Blessed New Year. Tennyson: Ring Out Wild Bells  ‘I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’ is a Christmas carol based on the 1863 poem ‘Christmas Bells’ written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ...
I heard the Bells on Christmas Day  Paula and I won't be sending Christmas Cards this year, instead, we will make a donation to our favourite charity the Purple Community Fund working with disadvantaged families in the Philippines.
May the Joy of the Angels, the Eagerness of the Shepherds, the Perseverance of the Wise Men, the Obedience of Joseph and Mary, the Peace of Jesus and God’s richest blessing, fill your hearts and lives this Christmas season, and for all that a New Year will bring. Paul & Paula - & Dylan! xxx |
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