Sentences with phrase «seen as celebrations»

And when I see it as a celebration of life and love as opposed to a pity party, I can actually enjoy it.

And if baptism symbolizes our spiritual identification with Christ in his death and resurrection, I suppose you're right in seeing it as a celebration — because of the joy of new life in Christ Jesus.

Unfortunately, hardly anyone sees it as a celebration, as most of the focus is on which team of developers can win the «pissing contest of block sizes.»

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The chain, which recently renewed its lease on the theater, has also held onto it so no competitors can come in and take over, the town officials told Business Insider — leaving Celebration residents and those in neighboring areas with the AMC in Disney Springs as the closest option for seeing a movie.

Some Celebration residents believe that AMC began to see the town's theater as an annoyance and always intended to close it up once the Pleasure Island theater got on its feet.

Though death is often seen as a sad or somber event, in Mexico, relatives who have passed on are honored with celebrations of their lives.

Hamill, who reprises his role as Luke Skywalker in «Star Wars: The Force Awakens,» admitted he first saw the title online during a panel Saturday at «Star Wars Celebration,» an annual celebration of everything about a galaxy farCelebration,» an annual celebration of everything about a galaxy farcelebration of everything about a galaxy far, far away.

As I've explained numerous times before, it's considered auspicious to give gifts of gold bullion and jewelry during the Hindu Festival of Lights, and in years past we've seen some price appreciation in the days and weeks leading up to the celebration.

It is undignified and demeaning, ft leads to a situation where the celebration among blacks of individual success and of the personal traits associated with it comes to be seen, quite literally, as a betrayal of the black poor, because such celebration undermines the legitimacy of what has proven to be their most valuable political asset — their supposed helplessness.

When the post-modernist argues that justice is a game we play; a set of rules two or more people agree upon as the frame within which to carry on their social intercourse (see, for instance, JG), the discussion shifts from a celebration of various uniqueness to the difficult question of how they interact.

but I doubt if he would have shared their celebration of capitalism or their tendency to see free enterprise as almost morally self - sufficient.

At all events, we are justified in seeing this table - fellowship as the central feature of the ministry of Jesus; an anticipatory sitting at table in the Kingdom of God and a very real celebration of present joy and challenge.

Yet the central expression of this spirituality is found in the celebration of the Eucharist, which he sees as the proleptic sign of the future fellowship in the kingdom of God, which no political order can fulfill.

But of course the creedal statement, hallowed as it is by centuries of use during the celebration of the Eucharist, can be understood only when it is seen as a combination of supposedly historical data, theological affirmation put in a quasi-philosophical idiom, and a good deal of symbolic language (with the use of such phrases as «came down from heaven», «ascended into heaven», and the like).

Until quite recently, for example, the Eucharist has rarely been seen by the majority of Christians as the radically eschatological celebration it is.

Saving up for family events and celebrations (as seen in the Old Testament) is encouraged by many churches that help organise Credit Unions.

Rather let us see sex as a celebration of intimate, sharing love that takes all our communication and contact a dramatic stage further, which, in its most perfect expression creates new life from the coupling of the two.

[28] See Confessing the One Faith: An Ecumenical Explication of the Apostolic Faith as it is Confessed in the Nicene - Constantinopolitan Creed (381) New Revised Version, Faith and Order Paper No. 153 (Geneva: WCC Publications, 1991), where in commenting on the creedal article «One baptism for the forgiveness of sins,» it is pointed out that «A substantial challenge is made to this confession by the fact that in contrast to the one baptism enunciated in the Creed many Churches, while officially recognizing each other's baptism, still can not join together in the celebration of baptism.

He said they are praying that «a time celebration doesn't turn into a time of mourning, as we've seen not only in Egypt but in so many places and most recently in places like Pakistan during the Christmas celebrations»

While Hauerwas seems almost to recommend such marginalization, Lammers does not necessarily see it as cause for celebration.

William Pollard sees technology today as a Promethean quest for human self - sufficiency, omnipotence, and complete mastery over nature, a celebration of man's glory rather than God's.

Is it not possible with the eyes of faith to see in every Christmas tree, in every wreath, in every exchange of gifts, in every instance of generosity to the needy, in every family reunion of loved ones from far and near» to see in every Christmas celebration, even of those who do not acknowledge him, remote outposts of his blessings that flow as far as the curse is found?

But for those who can see religious rites in their anthropological as well as in their historical significance, we possess an elucidative parallel in the celebration of Easter.

Celebration is an extremely important part of worship because hope is seen as both a gift of God and a way of keeping faith with God.

Last year's monumental celebration saw black filmmakers and actors propelled to the forefront as Hollywood began a redemption narrative against #OscarsSoWhite.

I've always seen October as a time for celebration.

«I'm so delighted to unveil Café Hollywood, a celebration of Hollywood as seen thru the eyes of a quarter of a century of Planet Hollywood's history.

That's a sentiment shared by the supporters below, as they believe that Umtiti's celebration during the win over Roma, which saw him grab the club badge on the jersey, shows where his loyalty and future lies.

Giroud's presence affords him the chance to be involved more in games creating and scoring some himself as it was seen with the rapid breakout in attack where Giroud feed Sanchez in the box for a simple tap in to make it 3 - 1 with the Chile forward racing to Giroud to celebrate as they were spotted in some kind of brotherhood celebration in tandem with the Chief distributor Mesut Ozil.

Aside from crashing out of the Champions League against Liverpool, City saw their title celebrations postponed last weekend as rivals Man Utd picked up a 3 - 2 win.

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As we have been exposed more and more to the sport overseas, we have adopted teams because of a certain player, or because of a certain color, or because we saw a clip of some championship match and enjoyed the celebration.

Arsenal fans loved it as a neat little moment to sum up the Egyptian's desire to help the team back into the game, with a passionate celebration following once he'd seen Welbeck had put it away.

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Others opted for a little more low - key celebration as seen with Liverpool's Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain who posted a slightly depressing image in truth, while Man Utd star Jesse Lingard shared a typically cheeky snap.

This is according to the Sun, who say that the player's celebration, which can be seen below, was used as a tribute to people who are suffering from slavery in the African country of Libya.

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Aguero has been struggling with a knee injury for weeks which has had a negative impact on City's season as they've crashed out of the Champions League and seen their Premier League title celebrations put on hold.

After the sort of performance we saw from Arsenal yesterday as we beat the Britannia stadium jinx and gave the old foe Stoke City a good stuffing, especially as it was a true team effort, there are plenty of Gunners who could be considered for the Man of the Match award, with the likes of Francis Coquelin, Ozil and Bellerin shining, but once again I have to give it to that man Alexis Sanchez, especially after his goal celebration seemed to suggest he was staying at the Emirates.

While a large majority of, if not all, Man Utd fans love Lingard having seen him come up through the youth ranks and establish himself as a senior star now, it's fair to say that he does have a habit of winding up opposition supporters with his social media antics and celebrations on the pitch.

Rodriguez gave a tell - tale double take in the linesman's direction but led the celebrations as soon as he saw the flag would not be raised against him.

Yesterday saw things sink to previously unplumbed depths, as the witty denizens of the internet created immense merriment with a dedicated «Slip Day» celebration.

So I'm not cool with touting this photo as a celebration that breastfeeding has «made it» - I am happy about all the conversations I see around it about the way women in non-glamorous situations feel about breastfeeding in public and photos of breastfeeding publicly displayed.

Check out Park West Village in Morrisville the weekend of Nov. 17 to see the Magical Winter Lights Show at Stone Theatre Park West 14 as part of its Winter Wonderland celebration.

i got in the shower & let the water meet my tears & something within me said - «this is the process sokhna, open to the process, open to the process»... that was the light... my mantra became «this is the process», & i returned to the bedroom... maria took my hands, looked me in the eyes & said «this is the process, sokhna...» i knew i was on my way... i rocked, squatted & allowed... maria checked me again & i was softening enough for maria to open the cervix the rest of the way... soon enough maria had massaged the cervix completely open & she told me to push... when she said this i filled with brilliance - i wanted to push, i wanted to feel it, i wanted to see wayana... in just a few pushes wayana kamalah lioneye ra was born - i held her as she came out - i looked at this little one & she looked at me & i told her i was her mother... kayenn came over & i saw a baby in him... this natural birth birthed my heart... i suddenly knew what kayenn needed, what i needed & what wayana would need... the placenta came soon after & maria helped me to bed... i really just wanted to look at my 2 babies - to stand over them & beam light, gratitude & promises of infinite love & support... i wanted a natural birth, i had a natural birth & it continues to this day... i am writing my birth story on wayana's 15 month celebration...

While what makes us different is cause for learning and celebration, fear often prevails, and what's different can be seen as a threat.

As I've embraced the liturgy and begun to recognize our needs for times of celebration and ritual, for the acknowledgment of what is significant in our years and weeks and days, I've come to see that space is sacred.

But her preferred mode is celebration — and of nothing more so than female friendships, which she sees as «foundational» and «largely unacknowledged.»

Three generations of the Vallone family were on stage Thursday night, playing classics such as «You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet» and «Rock Around the Clock» at Astoria's Central Lounge in celebration of City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.'s (D - Astoria) 50th birthday.

Campaigners are seeing the government's celebration of Paralympians as a cynical move to stress their dedication towards the disabled population.