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He Is Risen Indeed
I slipped into sleep last night watching the fire-patterns in the stove, methodically releasing my hold on old hurts and old grudges that had been bedeviling me all evening. Reading earlier in the afternoon in Holy Week: The Complete Offices in Latin and English, I had latched onto a section from the Second Nocturne in Holy Saturday, a selection from Psalm 26: I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living. Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord. How often are men exhorted in this day and age to “do manfully?” The rarity…
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Prayer Request UPDATE
The cardiac catheterization showed no blockages. In fact, Jason’s cardiovascular system is clean and strong. He’s been discharged home and is getting some much-needed rest. The challenge now is for his primary care physician and the specialists to ascertain exactly what the trouble was. From my own experience, I suspect some sort of gastrointestinal issue. Jason will be following up with his treatment team in the coming days. We’re so very grateful that Jason didn’t have a heart attack or any other critical issues. And we are especially grateful for the prayers of those who interceded for him. Thank you, my dear friends. Thank you so much. May our Father…