“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined….  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called [...]

And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to [...]

Another visit to an in-world church here, part of this year’s Christmas travels to Second Life places of worship. Saint George’s Church is a Catholic church institution, administered by the German Archdiocese of Freiburg, as you can see from the flag in front of the door.  They hold periodic prayer services — the schedule is [...]

Regular readers will know that I am an attendee at the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life, in Epiphany region.  But there are other churches scattered throughout the Grid.  I published photos on Flickr last Christmas time of the Finnish-style Riihikirkko in Bongo region, and of the non-denominational Church of the Dawn Treader in Born.  As [...]

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.  Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne [...]

Many around the world are familiar with a Christmas tradition held each year at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England.  The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been performed almost contiuously since 1918, and broadcast around the world by the BBC since the 1930s. This year, the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life will host [...]

In Latin American countries, the Advent tradition of Las Posadas is observed in the nine days before Christmas.  This tradition celebrates the journey of Joseph and the pregnant Mary to Bethlehem, where Christ will be born. Our Anglican Cathedral community in Second Life has adapted this tradition for the Grid’s holiday season.  Parishoners have volunteered [...]

…And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I [...]

Let’s face it; I’m a fashionista at heart. In the daytime, I can knock around in a T-shirt and jeans (sometimes supplemented by an “intelligent” Oracle cloak from Avilion Mist). Although I am considering adding in some proper daytime suits (grin). But at night…. Well, let me quote from a story by a writer I’ve [...]