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What’s Epiphany all about ?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Mick Luyckx

We traditionally take down our Christmas lights and decorations as soon as January 1 comes around. But what about Epiphany ? What is all that about ? And how does it tie in with the 12 days of Christmas ? Continue reading →

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Mormons: Cultists or Christians ?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

Are Mormons Christians ? Is the Mormon faith the same as Christianity ? Are the teachings of the Church of Latter Day Saints in agreement with Christianity ? A Christian approach to answering these questions. Continue reading →

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SMU Debate review. Can we trust the text of the New Testament

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

Last Saturday I was one of the lucky. Seated amongst a 1,600 member audience, I was able to attend the SMU debate on the reliability of the New Testament between Dr. Bart Ehrman and Dr. Dan Wallace. With a title like “Can we trust the text of the New Testament”, I was looking forward to a spirited debate between two esteemed and reputable scholars in the field. Continue reading →

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Have we lost our flavor ?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

Salt. The wonderful, almost mystical item. Added in moderation, it enhances the flavor of the food it is added to. Without things, according to those on a salt-free diet, things taste bland. Add too much, things become inedible. Used rightly, it can preserve things. As Christians, we are being called to be the salt of the earth. Enhance the things around us, preserve the things around us. And not be so invasive that we make things distasteful. But are we really doing that ? Am I really doing that ? And if we are, how does it show? Continue reading →

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Jesus was just a good teacher… and other utter rubbish

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

Was Jesus just a good teacher or was there more ? Many articles already exist using Christs “I am God” statements as defense. This is a bit of a different approach, using his life and other teachings as arguments. Continue reading →

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Heaven & Hell Part II: What do they look like ?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

In the second part of this little series about heaven and hell, let’s have a look at what we are being told they look like. What should we think of hell? Are there lakes of fire? Are there worms? Desolation? … Continue reading →

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Dec 23rd O Antiphon: O Emmanuel

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

Today’s and the final O antiphon of the Octave cycle, recited on December 23rd is called “O Emmanuel”. Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. English: O Emmanuel, … Continue reading →

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Dec 22nd O Antiphon: O Rex Gentium

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

Today’s antiphon, recited on December 22nd  is called “O Rex Gentium”. Latin: O Rex Gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti. English: O King of the people, and the … Continue reading →

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Dec 21st O Antiphon: O Oriens

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

Today’s antiphon, recited on December 21st is called “O Oriens”. Latin: O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. English: O Rising Sun, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: … Continue reading →

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Dec 20th Antiphon: O Clavix

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

Today’s antiphon, recited on December 20th, is called “O Clavix”. Latin:         O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel;         qui aperis, et nemo claudit;        claudis, et nemo aperit:        veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris,|        sedentem … Continue reading →

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