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The Illustrated Sutra of Past and Present Karma, from Japan’s Kamakura period, reflects themes of consequence and divine intervention. It narrates a transition from uncertainty to prosperity in California, where the populace celebrates the harvest festival. This shift signifies the end of a period of divine provision, with people relying on their own yield. The…
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let…







