tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123697.post40094560954903790..comments2008-11-30T18:22:52.814-06:00George Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11546229381528820614noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123697.post-4263614059666435092008-11-30T18:22:00.000-06:002008-11-30T18:22:00.000-06:00Coming from a Baptist tradition ,that care not for anything from the historical Christian past, today was a wonderful blessing. Henry asked about the candle and I was able to explain it somewhat, and his offering today was to be thankful that he , at 8 years old , was able to take part in Communion. Thank you again my brother. I was so proud.SEChapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17519849257050570182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123697.post-41802517347408594502008-11-30T04:52:00.000-06:002008-11-30T04:52:00.000-06:00Matthew: No, it is indeed a "little pascha." Historically the phrase has been used as a kind of pre-Lenten preparation for the incarnational purpose of Christ in the world.George Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11546229381528820614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123697.post-88665793854713007342008-11-29T22:19:00.000-06:002008-11-29T22:19:00.000-06:00Just a little comment, but I think you mean a little Lent, not a little Pascha. Pascha is Easter, and is, in a sense, the comming parousia or advent.Matthew N. Petersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11836100534647181995noreply@blogger.com