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Friday, December 14, 2007

Friday Five: Rejoice!


Can you believe that in two days we'll be halfway through Advent? Gaudete Sunday: pink candle on the advent wreath, rose vestments for those who have them, concerts and pageants in many congregations. Time to rejoice!

Rejoice in the nearness of Christ's coming, yes, but also in the many gifts of the pregnant waiting time when the world (in the northern hemisphere, at least) spins ever deeper into sweet, fertile darkness.

What makes you rejoice about:

1. Waiting?

2. Darkness?

3. Winter?

4. Advent?

5. Jesus' coming?

As always, let us know in comments if you play. Post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment using the following formulation: <a href="the url of your blog post goes here">what you want the link to say goes here</a> For a complete how-to, click here.
Posted by Dr. Laura Marie Grimes at 1:53 AM
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52 comments:

  1. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesDecember 14, 2007 at 2:16 AM

    I rejoiced here.

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  2. I'm MollyDecember 14, 2007 at 2:24 AM

    Thanks for the early post, Mother Laura.

    Insomnia is a good thing sometimes. I am rejoicing over here.

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  3. LisaDecember 14, 2007 at 4:49 AM

    Thanks Mother Laura for the early post, it means it is still friday here in New Zealand and I can play on the right day! YAY!

    here we go!

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  4. SallyDecember 14, 2007 at 5:16 AM

    Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice there are treasures to be found in the darkness...

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  5. CathyDecember 14, 2007 at 6:51 AM

    What do mosquitoes have to do with this Friday Five??? How did that happen??

    Go here to find out and also to listen to a little Gaudete.

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  6. seethroughfaithDecember 14, 2007 at 6:59 AM

    2. Darkness? NOTHING. It's so dark here in Finland at this time of year. Please let it snow soon!

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  7. Sr. HeatherDecember 14, 2007 at 7:26 AM

    Yay! I played this week! You can find my joys here.

    Happy Advent!

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  8. Diane M. RothDecember 14, 2007 at 7:47 AM

    Wow! to play or not to play, that is the question...

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  9. QuakerPastorDecember 14, 2007 at 7:56 AM

    My glad tidings of great joy are posted HERE

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  10. DiDecember 14, 2007 at 8:20 AM

    My brief Advent play is here.

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  11. RevDrKateDecember 14, 2007 at 8:54 AM

    This was wonderful, Mother Laura. I did my joyful play here

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  12. Processing CounselorDecember 14, 2007 at 9:04 AM

    I'm back from the hospital and I played here!
    (Darn-didn't work again!)

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  13. TerriDecember 14, 2007 at 9:05 AM

    I will be back in a little while to play! I've been posting about gratitude, as a spiritual discipline for Advent. This will fit right in!

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  14. jDecember 14, 2007 at 9:08 AM

    I love the word REJOICE!

    And I loved this rejoicing Friday Five!

    Thanks, Mother Laura.

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  15. UnknownDecember 14, 2007 at 9:21 AM

    Come see my rejoicing here!

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  16. hip2bDecember 14, 2007 at 9:41 AM

    Rejoice I forgot to mention it but the music of the season helps me to rejoice too.

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  17. RevAnneDecember 14, 2007 at 9:43 AM

    Here's my play for today. I'm not late this time!

    Also, some had asked to see my Love Feast liturgy for our contemporary worship service...please let me know what you think in the comments! It's here.

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  18. Snarky AnglicanDecember 14, 2007 at 9:45 AM

    Gaude!

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  19. Elaine (aka...Purple) December 14, 2007 at 9:58 AM

    A bit of reflection, a photo, poem, and quote: here

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  20. Joan CalvinDecember 14, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    I'm

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  21. rev h-dDecember 14, 2007 at 10:07 AM

    I played here and enjoyed the chance to rejoice!

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  22. RochelleDecember 14, 2007 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for helping me rejoice a little more. I played here

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  23. Diane M. RothDecember 14, 2007 at 10:23 AM

    here is my rejoicing

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  24. will smamaDecember 14, 2007 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks Mother Laura. Mine is here.

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  25. Muthah+December 14, 2007 at 10:34 AM

    Laura, I haven't seen Latin notes for the Gaudete in beaucoup years. Were did you find it --also in modern notation! Reminds me of my days in the novitiate!

    Got to write my sermon today--no time to play just yet. Maybe later in the day.

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  26. Hot Cup LutheranDecember 14, 2007 at 10:36 AM

    okay with apologies in advance for those who do not like pink...
    think pink!

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  27. Katherine E.December 14, 2007 at 10:39 AM

    I really needed to reflect a bit on rejoicing. Thanks, Mother Laura.

    I'm rejoicing here!

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  28. Queen MumDecember 14, 2007 at 10:39 AM

    I've reached the "Bah Humbug!" stage of Christmas prep, so it is good to think about what brings me joy.

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  29. John ShuckDecember 14, 2007 at 11:28 AM

    Thank you for this. I needed a moment to reflect! Joyfully, John.

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  30. Mary BethDecember 14, 2007 at 11:33 AM

    I am rejoicing at Terrapin Station!

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  31. Reverend Dona QuixoteDecember 14, 2007 at 11:35 AM

    Gaude, by gosh, by golly ...

    I'll look forward to reading other responses after errands and such.

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  32. UnknownDecember 14, 2007 at 11:51 AM

    Played

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  33. Sue DensmoreDecember 14, 2007 at 12:07 PM

    Here is my rejoicing.

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  34. leahDecember 14, 2007 at 12:19 PM

    late again but rejoicing again--thanks for an outstanding topic, laura!

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  35. SueDecember 14, 2007 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks Mother Laura, I played here!

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  36. ShalomDecember 14, 2007 at 1:12 PM

    Hmmm...that last one will stick with me. Some rejoicing and some less-so, over here.

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  37. Rev KimDecember 14, 2007 at 1:16 PM

    I rejoiced here

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  38. Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)December 14, 2007 at 1:21 PM

    Thank you for this, M.L. I was blessed by thinking of the answers. I'm a bit late getting mine done, and I have a busy day ahead, but I'll try to read at least some later.

    I posted mine here, and I rejoiced!

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  39. KristaBethDecember 14, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    I am rejoicing in this winter weather. Thanks Mother Laura!

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  40. RubyDecember 14, 2007 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks for giving me a reason to rejoice in the season.

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  41. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesDecember 14, 2007 at 3:39 PM

    I am loving everyone's answers--though taking a long time get to them all cause I'm in and out today and also stop to read back and catch up with folks.

    Muthah+, I couldn't find it on the web so Matt took a picture of the page in my *Liber usualis.*

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  42. LutheranChikDecember 14, 2007 at 3:58 PM

    I am dealing with a wonky computer...I'll have to play when I get home. But I will.

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  43. Muthah+December 14, 2007 at 4:43 PM

    Sermon's done! So I finally got to play. www.foraseason.blogspot.com

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  44. DebDecember 14, 2007 at 7:41 PM

    Sorry I didn't get to this earlier. Life is BUSY BUSY BUSY... but this Friday Five is great!

    Mine is belatedly here

    Deb

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  45. Auntie KnickersDecember 14, 2007 at 8:48 PM

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  46. Auntie KnickersDecember 14, 2007 at 8:50 PM

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  47. Auntie KnickersDecember 14, 2007 at 8:54 PM

    Although disgruntled at having to retype/edit part of my post and leave out a photo because of Blogger weirdness, I played
    in the close and holy darkness here

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  48. Jeanine ByersDecember 14, 2007 at 9:42 PM

    My post (hope this works) is here.

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  49. Josephine-December 14, 2007 at 10:02 PM

    Here's my late play.

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  50. KathrynDecember 15, 2007 at 5:49 AM

    Better late than never?
    I hope so..

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  51. LutheranChikDecember 15, 2007 at 9:10 AM

    You're not as late as I am.

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  52. Reverend IrreverentDecember 16, 2007 at 10:02 PM

    I'm IN: http://megsoapbox.blogspot.com/2007/12/sunday-five.html

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