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The Hymn “Amazing Grace”
. John Newton, a slave trader wrote the beautiful hymn “Amazing Grace” many decades after he withdrew from seafaring and slave trading, and became a minister of God. Born in Wapping, London, in 1725,...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving Day: Part 1 – Separatists in England
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States and many people celebrate the day with religious significance. Traditionally, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving Day: Part 2 – Life in Holland
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . A canal in amsterdam – Oil painting by Johannes Frederik Hulk sr. (1829–1911) Shortly afterwards, in 1607, John Smyth and the members of the Gainsborough group moved on to...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving Day: Part 3 – Thanksgiving in New England
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . Around 1617, the group of Separatists living Leiden, afraid of losing their cultural identity decided to set up colonies elsewhere, in some other country. Discussions were...
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Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Cricket Club: An Initiative Aimed at Forging Ties
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . From left, Fr. Theodore Mascarenhas, Australian Ambassador John McCarthy, Msgr. Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, and Fr. Eamon O’ Higgins. (AP Photo) Cricket is a game traditionally...
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“The Light of Faith tour”– Vatican’s St. Peter’s Cricket Club in England
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . The Vatican cricket team poses with the dome of St. Peter’s basilica in the background. The newly-formed team will play against the Church of England first XI and the Royal...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving Day: Part 4 – Thanksgiving in New England
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . The ‘Mayflower’ by Donald Swan FRSA. Six days out on her voyage to America she was overtaken by a tremendous storm. The painting shows the topsail being lowered. . At the...
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