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I’ve always wondered how they figured this out.

The following algorithm for computing the date of Easter is based on the algorithm of Oudin (1940). It is valid for any Gregorian year, Y. All variables are integers and the remainders of all divisions are dropped. The final date is given by M, the month, and D, the day of the month.

C = Y/100,
N = Y – 19*(Y/19),
K = (C – 17)/25,
I = C – C/4 – (C – K)/3 + 19*N + 15,
I = I – 30*(I/30),
I = I – (I/28)*(1 – (I/28)*(29/(I + 1))*((21 – N)/11)),
J = Y + Y/4 + I + 2 – C + C/4,
J = J – 7*(J/7),
L = I – J,
M = 3 + (L + 40)/44,
D = L + 28 – 31*(M/4).

Now the question is, which would take longer: working it by hand or putting it in to something like Excel?

Ps. 24:7-10

Lift up your heads, O gates!
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.

Who is this King of glory?
The LORD, strong and mighty,
the LORD, mighty in battle!

Lift up your heads, O gates!
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.

Who is this King of glory?
The LORD of hosts,
he is the King of glory!

Quote

“Faith and hope will fall away because we will see Jesus as He is, but we will never be able to exhaust our love for God.”

The Third Sunday After Epiphany

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Also The Conversion of St. Paul
O GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world; Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Books, books, books

I’ve almost finished with the most recent book about Harry. When I was younger, I loved to read and read all the time. But when I got to junior high, they made me read stuff that I didn’t want to, so I began to dispise reading. The Potter books are the first books I’ve enjoyed reading in a long time. I’m going to try and keep reading, but I don’t know what to move to next. Any suggestions?

The Swing King

Here’s Matt and I dancing at his wedding.

The Second Sunday After Epiphany

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Big Banking News Break

JP Morgan Chase agreed yesterday to acquire Bank One for $58 billion in stock in a deal that would realign the competitive landscape for banks and create a true rival to Citigroup.

Yet another design

Whatch’all think?

Note: For those of you using dialup, it may take a tad bit of time for the new background to load.

But Mooooommm!

I need this!

The First Sunday After Epiphany

O LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Oh, what to do?

I had taken off of vacation this week to attend AAPC’s Pastor Conference. As the week neared, I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to go because of a couple of factors. Now I’m in Ruston with absolutely nothing to do and bored out of my mind! I’ve seen ROTK twice in the past couple of weeks and have watched the first two Harry Potter movies (both of which I think are excellent.) I’ve seen a preview for the next movie and it looks awesome. Maybe I should read the next books before seeing the movie. Well, I need to find something to do. Tata!

The Second Sunday After Christmas

ALMIGHTY God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word; Grant that the same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

It made her cry.

My sisters and I thought it was about time to take down the family picture that’s been hanging over my parents’ mantle since 1996. This was taken the day before Thanksgiving and given to our mom as a Christmas gift. A lot of deception happened that week. It was her surprise of the year. (clockwise from the top left) Ken, me, Ian, Kathryn, Kaleb, Emily, and Julie, holding Jacob. My brothers-in-law* are sitting behind their respective wives.

Happy New Year!

Don’t forget your peas and cabbage!