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A Gift That Matters

By DANNY MINTON December 26th represents one of the busiest shopping days of the year. People crowd the stores for sales and special deals. However, one thing different on that day shows a different view than sales before Christmas. If you look carefully, you’ll see scores of people toting packages into the store as well as out of the store.

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Scrooge Is The Gospel

By LESLIE STRADER Every year about this time, I wrap up my annual read of one of my favorite books – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Published in 1843 and set in Victorian England, Dickens’ Christmas ghost story is credited with reviving the celebratory sprit of Christmas that we know today. Since then, time and technology have given us

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ACU Presents Virtual ‘Rejoice And Be Glad’ Vespers Service

‘REJOICE AND BE GLAD’What: ACU Department of Music’s Christmas Vespers program, “Rejoice and Be Glad”When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Access: ACU Department of Music Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ACUMusic/The 53-minute performance will remain on the page indefinitely for future viewingDetails: Christmas Vespers consists of music and readings of scripture, poetry, and prayer By LORETTA FULTON Among the many challenges of putting together

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Bishop Sis Shares Story of Battling Coronavirus

(Editor’s Note: The following article by Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo first was published in the December issue of the diocesan newspaper, West Texas Angelus. It is republished here with permission. The article details the bishop’s personal battle with coronavirus. By Most Rev. Michael J. SisBishop, Catholic Diocese of San Angelo The coronavirus had been

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Additional Christmas Activities, Cancelations

By LORETTA FULTON Outdoor Christmas activities may be more popular than ever this year as people are looking for reasons to get out of the house and put thoughts of COVID-19 behind them for a while. Following is a partial list of upcoming events and cancelations. To add to the list, email editor@spiritofabilene.com CITY SIDEWALKSThe annual Christmas parade normally held the

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A Hanukkah Primer

By LORETTA FULTON Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown Thursday, Dec. 10, and lasts until sundown Friday, Dec. 18. Locally, Cantor Monica O’Desky will preside over a small gathering at Temple Mizpah, 849 Chestnut St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16. “It is just to sing a few songs, light the candles together, and have some latkes,”

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