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Welcome to August and our Health & Wellness issue. Staying healthy and well should be among our top priorities – not just for ourselves, but also for those who depend on us.

Now two of the articles in this issue may look as if they are departing from the theme, but that’s not really the case. In “Understanding Air Quality Alerts” we try to help you do just that. There are

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six levels of air quality alerts from the National Weather Service – alerting us to different levels of pollutants in the air we’re breathing. There are levels that are just fine, or cause just moderate concern, and then there are the levels that put certain or even all people at health risk. See the article for full details.

The other article that isn’t about the heart or the stomach or the brain, is still about health and wellness – especially if you are traveling by air anytime soon. Read “Flight Turbulence: Fasten

Your Seatbelts” to find out how to keep yourself safe when flying.

We will also be looking at how to be your own best advocate with your doctor. Generally a doctor visit offers a very limited window of time. How

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can you make the most of it and get your primary concerns addressed? We give you tips directly from physicians to answer that question. Be sure and see “Self-Advocate at Doctor Visits” to learn more.

Another area of your health to take care of is your mental health. In “Caring for Your Own Mental Health” we give you eight self-care tips that can really help you stay balanced in a stressful world. We also provide a list of “distressing” symptoms that you should see as clues that it’s time to see a professional mental health provider.

And finally, if you have an aging body (like I do), we tell you how to keep it strong and fit – I really need to focus in on this article! Please see “Keep Your Aging Body Strong and Fit” for tips on training and strengthening your senior body.

With this issue we launch ourselves into the month of August. Our next issue will be our last issue of the summer. It will take aim at the backto-school season and eye health. Eye health is important for everyone, but especially for kids heading off to school to study and learn new things. And speaking of heading off to school, we will have an article on making your child comfortable heading off to school, and more.

We will also bring you our final “ Short Getaway:…” article of the summer, but note, it will not be our last of the year. We plan to continue that series into the fall to take full advantage of autumn’s beauty and romance. So stick with us and we will look forward to seeing you next time.

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Self-Advocate at Doctor Visits

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With a limited amount of allotted time and a pressing health matter to discuss, a trip to the doctor’s office can sometimes feel like a high-stakes event. Even the most routine visits can leave you feeling dissatisfied if there’s a communication barrier, too many items on the agenda, or a personality clash.

Research shows that people who are able to clearly vocalize their medical needs tend to be happier with their health care experiences and outcomes. So how can patients become better advocates for themselves in the process? Here are physician tips to help ensure your next doctor’s appointment goes as smoothly as possible.

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There’s an inherent power imbalance between doctor and patient. Some of that disconnect comes down to time pressures, which can make physicians feel rushed to find a “fix” for their patients, rather than validating their feelings. ADVICE: Write a

list of your concerns in order of urgency to help ensure that your voice is heard in the appointment. Keep things brief to keep the appointment on track. Use your patient portal in advance

When a concise written list won’t suffice, sending an electronic message through your patient portal the day before the appointment can help prepare the doctor. Don’t expect doctors to respond to complex questions through portal communication however; those issues are best addressed in person.

Craft an “opening statement”

Doctors always face time constraints. Start your appointments with a brief “opening statement” that highlights your reason for coming while acknowledging the doctor’s hectic schedule. And the little things, such as showing up on time and making sure your paperwork is filled out, can go

a long way towards building the provider-patient relationship and keeping the appointment focused on the issues at hand.

Google your symptoms

Doctors rarely advise patients to fall down a rabbit hole online. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do research. The best patient is the informed patient. A vital aspect of self-advocacy is for patients to take an active role in their health, which means doing research ahead of time so you can ask informed questions. Be proactive, raise any concerns with your doctor, and don’t hesitate to ask questions.

Bring someone with you

In situations where you may not be able to advocate for yourself clearly, bring along a trusted friend or family member. This can help give a good history so the doctor can find out the total picture about what’s happening.

Seek a second opinion

If there is doubt or uncertainty around your interactions with a doctor, seek a second opinion. It’s a critical step you can take to advocate for yourself and ensure you are getting the right care. When getting a second opinion, be transparent and speak about the specific concerns that prompted you to seek the advice of another physician. “It sets the stage in a different way,” says one doctor.

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“It’s a code red day for ozone.” If you hear this on your local news, what does it mean? Are you at risk? Do you know what to do? An air quality alert like this informs the public about pollution levels in the air and advises vulnerable groups –such as the elderly, children, and people with lung disease – to take precautions.

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In the U.S., monitors record pollution at over 1000 locations for four major pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act – ground level ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. A level of 100 is deemed safe for each pollutant. An AQI (Air Quality Index) number under 100 signifies good or acceptable air quality, while a number over 100 is cause for concern and triggers an alert for vulnerable groups.

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Six Alert Levels

Green: Good / AQI 0 to 50 / Air quality is satisfactory, little or no risk.

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Yellow: Moderate / AQI 51 to 100 / Air quality is acceptable, but may be risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Orange: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups / AQI

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101 to 150 / Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects; general public less likely to be affected.

Red: Unhealthy / AQI 151 to 200 / Some members of general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Purple: Very Unhealthy / AQI 201 to 300 / Health alert: Increased risk of health effects for everyone.

Maroon: Hazardous / AQI 301 and higher / Health warning of emergency conditions; everyone likely to be affected.

When an Alert is in Effect

When an air quality alert is in effect, following the weather service guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the national weather service for safeguarding your well-being during an air quality alert.

1. Retreat indoors whenever feasible: If possible, remain indoors, especially if you have respiratory issues, other health concerns, or fall within the senior or child demographics.

2. Trim outdoor activities to essentials: When you can't avoid going outdoors, keep outdoor activities to the bare essentials. Reducing your time outdoors is the key.

3. Reduce pollution contributors: Exercise prudence when it comes to activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, wielding gaspowered lawnmowers, or utilizing other motorized vehicles. Minimize their use during air quality alerts.

4. A no to open burning: Resist the urge to burn

5. Stay informed: Stay updated of developments by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source. Being wellinformed empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor pursuits during air quality alerts.

6. Respiratory health matters: If you have respiratory problems or underlying health conditions, exercise extra caution. These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.

Following the recommendations from the weather service helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.

Caring for Your Own Mental Health

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Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness – it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have

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Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.

Self-Care Tips

Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost your mood and improve your health. Small amounts of exercise add up, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t do 30 minutes at one time.

Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. A balanced diet and plenty of water can improve your energy and focus throughout the day. Pay attention to your intake of caffeine and alcohol and how they affect your mood and well-being – for some, decreasing caffeine and alcohol consumption can be helpful.

Make sleep a priority. Stick to a schedule, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Blue light from devices and screens can make it harder to fall asleep, so reduce blue light exposure from your phone or computer before bedtime.

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Try a relaxing activity. Explore relaxation or wellness programs or apps, which may incorporate meditation, muscle relaxation, or breathing exercises. Schedule regular times for these and other healthy activities you enjoy, such as listening to music, reading, spending time in nature, and

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Set goals and priorities. Decide what must get done now and what can wait. Learn to say “no” to new tasks if you start to feel like you’re taking on too much. Try to appreciate what you have accomplished at the end of the day.

Practice gratitude. Remind yourself daily of things you are grateful for. Be specific. Write them down or replay them in your mind.

Focus on positivity. Identify and challenge your negative and unhelpful thoughts.

Stay connected. Reach out to friends or family members who can provide emotional support and practical help.

Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy. It may take trial and error to discover what works best for you.

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If you have concerns about your mental health, talk to a primary care provider. They can refer you to a qualified mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinical social worker, who can help you figure out the next steps.

Flight Turbulence: Fasten Your Seatbelts

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Countless travelers have experienced the distinct anxiety-inducing sensation of turbulence on flights: Eyes squeezed shut, hands clamped to the armrests for dear life, bracing for the roller coaster to come. It can be intense and can cause injuries during flights.

Recent reports of injury causing turbulence raise questions about whether turbulence is getting more frequent and intense. A group of experts was gathered to learn more about the tricky-to-predict

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weather phenomenon. Here’s what they said. What is turbulence?

Turbulence is unstable air movement that is caused by changes in wind speed and direction, such as jet streams, thunderstorms, and cold or warm weather fronts. It can range in severity, causing minor to dramatic changes in altitude and air speed.

It’s not just associated with stormy weather either, but can also occur when skies appear clear and placid. Turbulence can be invisible to both the

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eye and weather radar.

There are four classifications for turbulence: light, moderate, severe and extreme. In cases of extreme turbulence, pilots can lose control of the airplane and there can even be structural damage to the aircraft, according to the National Weather Service.

Is turbulence increasing?

Recent research indicates that turbulence is increasing, particularly clear air turbulence, which occurs most frequently at high altitudes and in winter. Clear air turbulence is increasing around the world at all flight altitudes and is one of the more challenging things to predict.

Using forecasts, in addition to guidance from air traffic controllers, pilots attempt to skirt turbulent areas by adjusting their altitude to find the smoothest ride. This means flying higher or lower than the altitude where forecasters predict turbulence.

How to stay safe in turbulence?

Airplanes are designed to withstand rough

conditions and it is rare for aircraft to incur structural damage because of turbulence. But turbulence can toss passengers and crew members around, potentially causing grave injuries like bone fractures and hemorrhages.

In severe turbulence, the vertical motion of the plane will exceed gravity’s pull. What that means is that if you’re not seat belted, by definition, you will become a projectile, lifting up and out of your seat.

Multiple experts emphasize that staying seated and keeping your seatbelt on as much as possible

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during flights are the best ways to reduce risks. According to experts, if you stay fastened you’re far less likely to incur an injury.

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For decades, the Association of Flight AttendantsCWA, a union representing about 50,000 flight attendants across 19 airlines, has argued that every passenger have their own seat, no matter their age. The union’s president said in an interview that with turbulence becoming “much more common” lately, the need for young children to be properly secured in child safety seats during flights is a greater priority. Unexpected turbulence is the leading cause of pediatric injuries on airplanes.

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The Slatington Baptist Church will hold their 28th annual Free Clothing Days in August. The distribution schedule is as follows: Wednesday, August 7th 10am – 6pm & Thursday, August 8th 10am – 1pm will be distributing ladies clothing only. On Tuesday, August 13th 10am –6pm, Wednesday, August 14th 10am – 6pm and Thursday, August 15th 10am – 1pm all clothing and household items will be distributed. The church is located at 509 Main Street, Slatington PA. Clothing in good condition for men, ladies, children and infants in many sizes will be available for you to choose from for FREE. Please bring bags to put your clothing in and please, when possible, leave small children at home during opening hours, when it is the busiest. For any questions please call the church at 610-767-9775 or the parsonage at 610-767-6276.

Keep Your Aging Body Strong and Fit

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When we’re young, exercising is generally easy. Aging however causes muscles to lose mass, bone density to thin and joints to stiffen. But there’s hope: Exercise can stall muscle loss, cognitive decline and fatigue. You just can’t start by deadlifting 150 pounds.

You need to start slow, experiment and gradually amp up the intensity. Here are some movements and tools you can try that will target different areas of the body. As always, consult with your doctor if it seems advisable before starting any new exercise routine.

Strengthen the lower body: Squats and stairs. One of the simplest and most effective ways to build lower body strength is the squat.

Squats strengthen the large muscles in your lower body while moving multiple joints at once, which improves overall endurance as well as balance and coordination. When doing a squat, it’s important to keep your rear end behind you,

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Going further, you can then add a slight swing front to back or left to right. This works the core and spine even more. You can also mix up your grip with your hands facing away from you, toward you, or one of each. The different hand positions emphasize different muscles.

For equipment, a $20 doorway chin-up bar is all you really need and a little goes a long way. Start with 20-second hangs, twice a day and work up to a full minute. Note you can also find pull-up

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Through research over the past decade the fascia has come to be viewed as a crucial component of the musculoskeletal system. Naturally as we age it becomes less pliable and elastic, which contributes to back pain, stiffness and a limited range of motion. One solution for improving your fascia’s flexibility is called “foam rolling.”

What’s nice about foam rolling is that the basic moves are simple and time-efficient. Typical areas to roll include the calves, thigh and back. It is easy to experiment with foam rolling to discover which exercises provide the most relief for you. For general muscle soreness, you can use a foam roller just about any time. For demonstrations of exercises and how to use a foam roller, search for foam rolling videos online.

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We welcome anyone who has an interest in old cars to join us on any of our car tours. Our business meetings are not held again until September. You do not need to own an antique car to join our club or to go on tours.

The Dog Days Tour is August 18, 2024 and we will be driving to the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem. The museum is housed in the former electric repair shop of the

former Bethlehem Steel plant. All ages will enjoy the exhibits, hands-on interactives and stories of the people and machines that transformed our nation.

On September 13 to 16, 2024, we will be going on a four-day driving tour on Route 6. Some of the highlights are The Electric City Trolley Museum, Dorflinger Glass Museum, Heritage Farm Museum in Troy, a covered wagon tour through Grand Canyon of PA and tour the PA Lumber Museum. Monday will be a trolley tour of Williamsport and a visit to the Thomas T Taber Museum. Deadline for registering is August 15. Call if interested in joining us on this great tour.

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Em Petrus sei Vision iwwer Unrein

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1 Es waar en Mann an Caesarea as Kornelius gheese hot. Er waar en Haaptmann vun de Griegsgnechde as sie Italian gheese hen. 2 Er waar geischtlich bsunne un gottes-fierchtich, un aa all sei Haus-holding. Er hot viel aareme Leit gholfe un hot immer gebede zu Gott. 3 Baut drei Uhr Noch-middaags hot er en Vision gsehne un en Engel vun Gott iss zu ihm kumme un hot gsaagt, “Kornelius.” 4 Un wie er ihn aageguckt hot, iss er verschrocke, un hot gfrogt, “Herr, was iss des?” Un der Engel hot gsaagt zu ihm, “Dei Gebede un Almose sin ruffkumme zu Gott, as en Aadenkes vannich ihm. 5 Un nau schick Menner an Joppe un hol der Simon. Sei letscht Naame is Petrus. 6 Er bleibt bei em Simonder as Heit taenne dutt. Sei Haus iss newich em See. Der Petrus zehlt dir saage, was du duh sollscht.” 7 Wo der Engel as gschwetz hot zu ihm moll weckgange waar, hot der Kornelius zwee vun seine Gnechde grufe, un

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9 Un der neegscht Daag, wo sie am Geh waare, un sin neegscht an die Schtadt kumme, iss der Petrus nuff uff’s Dach gange fer bede am zwelf Uhr. 10 Er iss ordlich hungerich warre, un hot wolle esse. Awwer dieweil as sie’s am Rischde waare, hot er en Vision gsehne. 11 Er hot der Himmel gsehne sich uffmache, un ebbes iss runnerkumme, as geguckt hot wie en gross Duch as ghowe waar an die vier Ecke. Des iss runnerkumme uff die Erd. 12 In dem Duch waar alle Sadde vier-fiessiche Diere vun der Erd, un wilde Diere, un Sache as graddle uff em Boddem, un Veggel as fliege in die Luft. 13 Un’s iss en Schtimm zu ihm kumme, “Schteh uff Petrus, schlacht un ess!” 14 Awwer der Petrus hot gsaagt, “Oh nee, Herr, ich hab nie nix gesse, as unsauwer odder unrein waar.” 15 Der Schtimm hot’s zwett Mol gschwetzt zu ihm, “Was Gott rein gemacht hot, sollscht du net unsauwer heese.” 16 Des waar drei Mol geduh, un noh iss es Duch widder nuff in der Himmel genumme warre.

17 Die Menner, wo der Kornelius gschickt hot, hen gfrogt fer em Simon sei Haus. Graad noh, wo der Petrus am Wunnere waar zu sich selwert, was daer Vision as er gsehne hot , meene deet, waare sie am Deer gschtanne, 18 un hen gerufe un gfrogt, eb der Simon mit em letschde Naame Petrus, am datt bliewe iss. 19 Weil der Petrus iwwer dem Vision gedenkt hot, hot der Geischt gsaagt zu ihm, “Guck mol, drei menner sin am dich Suche. 20 Schteh uff, geh nunner un geh mit ihne. Duh net zweifle. Ich hab sie gschickt.” 21 Noh is der Petrus

nunnergange zu die Menner as gschickt waare zu ihm vun Kornelius un hot gsaagt, “Guckt mol, ich bin der Mann as dihr am Gucke sin defor. Ferwas sin dihr kumme?” 22

Die Menner hen gsaagt, “Der Kornelius, der Haaptmann, iss en gerecter Mann un er hot die Furcht Gottes in sich. All die Yudde Leit

duhn viel denke vun ihm. Gott hot ihm gsaagt darrich en heilicher Engel fer dich hole zu sei Haus, un heere was du hoscht zu saage.” 23

Noh hot er sie reigebrocht, un hot Blatz gemacht fer sie fer bliewe iwwernacht.

Der neegscht Daag iss der Petrus mit ihne gange un edliche Brieder vun Joppe sin aa mitgange. 24 Der Daag noch sellem sin sie an Caesarea kumme. Der Kornelius waar am Waarde uff sie. Er hot sie Friend un gude Bekanndi zammegerufe ghatt. 25

Wie der Petrus reikumme iss, iss der Kornelius zu ihm gange, hot sich vannich ihm nunnergegniet un hot ihn aagebede. Awwer der Petrus hot ihm uffgholfe un hot gsaagt, “Schteh uff, ich bin aa

yuscht en Mensch!” 27 Er hot noh gschwetzt mit ihm, un iss an neigange. Datt hot er gfunne as viel Leit zammekumme waare. 28 Der Petrus hot gsaagt zu ihne, “Dihr wisst as es net erlaabt iss fer en Yutt reikumme, adder debei sei, wo Leit sin, as net Yudde sin. Awwer Gott hot mir gewisse, as ich soll net eenicher Mensch unrein adder nix waert heese.

Touch of Dutch

1 In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian Cohort, as it was called. 2 He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God. 3 One afternoon at about three o’clock he had a vision in which he clearly saw an angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius.” 4 He stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” He answered, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa for a certain Simon who is called Peter; 6 he is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside.” 7 When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his slaves and a devout soldier from the ranks of those who served him, 8 and after telling them everything he sent them to Joppa.

9 About noon the next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10 He became hungry and

wanted something to eat, and while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11 He saw the heaven opened and something like a large sheet coming down, being lowered to the ground by its four corners. 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed creatures and reptiles and birds of the air. 13 Then he heard a voice saying, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat.” 14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything that is profane or unclean.” 15 The voice said to him again, a second time, “What God has made clean, you must not call profane.” 16 This happened three times, and the thing was suddenly taken up to heaven.

17 Now while Peter was greatly puzzled about what to make of the vision that he had seen, suddenly the men sent by Cornelius appeared. They were asking for Simon’s house and were standing by the gate. 18 They called out to ask whether Simon, who was called Peter, was staying there. 19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look, three[1] men are searching for you. 20 Now get up, go down, and go with them without hesitation, for I have sent them.” 21 So Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for your coming?” 22 They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous[2] and Godfearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.” 23 So Peter[3] invited them in and gave them lodging.

The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the brothers and sisters from Joppa accompanied him. 24 The following day they came to Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 On Peter’s arrival, Cornelius met him and,

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falling at his feet, worshiped him. 26 But Peter made him get up, saying, “Stand up; I am only a mortal.” 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found that many had assembled, 28 and he said to them, “You yourselves know that it is improper for a Jew to associate with or to visit an outsider, but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean.

Footnotes

1. 10.19 One ancient authority reads two; others

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[Because Peter understood that vision he experienced and then obeyed what was revealed to him, Cornelius and his people got to hear the Christian message and after they responded to it in a positive way were later baptized. This was a major paradigm shift, the gentile people, whom they had avoided because they were deemed ‘unclean,’ were now welcomed into the fold and became a part of the early Christian community. Throughout church history different groups of

people were deemed ‘unclean ‘ by churches. Space here will not allow for a listing of them, but let us not forget the admonition of that Spanish philosopher, George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

And for us today, is there any person or group of people whom we have been considering ‘unclean’ that we should perhaps be welcoming into our midst, just as Peter did to the gentiles in this story?]

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