Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Data for Wednesday, February 11

Hero of the Day --- Caedmon (?-675) -- poet and musician at Whitby

Scripture of the Day --- Mark 10: 13-16 -- [Selection based on the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Common Prayer] - And [people in the crowds] were bringing children to [Jesus], that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it he was indignant, and said to them, "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them. (RSV)

Word of the Day --- sportsmen -- 1) men who participate in sports; 2) people who observe rules, respect others, and accept victory or defeat graciously

Place of the Day --- Patromeno Uno, Nayarit, Mexico -- 21°45'47"N, 105°15'24"W - a isolated farming village about 5 miles directly SW of the town of Santiago Ixcuintla, and 29 miles NW of the state capital, Tepic and 430 miles WNW of Mexico City.

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