Since the word sin has a negative connotation in today's society (sin is bad, so it should be negative, but I digress (see one of my previous posts where I discuss how sin in imperfection), it occurred to me that the "Jesus prayer" would be better (at least, it "speaks" to me more), if it … Continue reading A modified “Jesus Prayer”
A Faith Journey Continues
As has become the norm, I've been neglecting this blog again. I've had a few significant life changes, which has caused some upheaval in my life, and I haven't had the time or motivation to write. I've also been travelling quite a bit for work, so not being home doesn't help things. However, as is … Continue reading A Faith Journey Continues
The Chapel of St. Thomas
I have decided to name my home altar/chapel as the Chapel of St. Thomas, as it works quite well for my personality. Whether it will be named after St. Thomas the Apostle (aka Doubting Thomas), Thomas Becket of Canterbury (Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr (murdered in his own cathedral), or possibly Thomas Aquinas (philosopher and … Continue reading The Chapel of St. Thomas
My Hymnal Collection
<Image Forthcoming> These are the hymnals in my collection. I wouldn't say I'm an avid collector of hymnals, as I find most hymnals have a common "core" of hymns (especially since they're all Anglican hymnals), so collecting them would take up way too much shelf space. However, different hymnals may have nuggets or unique aspects … Continue reading My Hymnal Collection
Quick Summary of Trinitarian Heresies
"To deny the Trinity is to risk our salvation; to try and explain the Trinity is to risk our sanity." - Martin Luther As Trinity Sunday just passed, I decided to write a quick post about the more common/well-known of the Trinitarian heresies. One day I will do a deep-dive into the Holy Trinity in … Continue reading Quick Summary of Trinitarian Heresies
Extinguishing the Paschal Candle (Ascension or Pentecost?) 🔥
Recently, I was travelling so attended a church that extinguished their Paschal Candle (aka the Easter Candle) at the end of the Gospel at Ascension, while my parish extinguishes it on Pentecost. I noted the difference and was interested in an explanation. In my research and discussions with clergy, I have learned that the practice … Continue reading Extinguishing the Paschal Candle (Ascension or Pentecost?) 🔥
Pentecost / Whitsunday 🔥🕊️
Pentecost Window, Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his … Continue reading Pentecost / Whitsunday 🔥🕊️
Reflections on Battle of the Atlantic Sunday
In my time in Halifax, the world has changed a lot; and a changing world has made me question where I fit into the world, and how my church fits into the world. Unfortunately for the reader, I pass no judgment or definitive answer for this reflection, it is up to you to decide. Part … Continue reading Reflections on Battle of the Atlantic Sunday
Quasimodo Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter)
The Sunday that occurs after Easter is perhaps the Sunday with the most alternative names (that I know of), it can be known as the Second Sunday of Easter, the Octave Day of Easter, the Sunday Next After Easter, the First Sunday After Easter, Low Sunday, Quasimodo Sunday, Thomas Sunday, and if you’re Roman Catholic … Continue reading Quasimodo Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter)
Lenten Retrospective
Now with Lent over, I wanted to do a quick retrospective review of Lent this year. Because of how busy I was with work this year, Lent crept up on me and I didn’t feel totally prepared for Lent. But the question becomes, how much preparation should one do for Lent? The three pillars of … Continue reading Lenten Retrospective
High Anglican Haligonian 