Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may … Continue reading Shine, Jesus, Shine
Knowledge at the Chapel of St. Thomas
I love knowledge, I love to learn, and I love to think. My day job requires me to learn about new things and embrace new ideas and concepts. In my spiritual and theological life, I have the same desire, but after a long day's work, I'm often too tired to crack open a book and … Continue reading Knowledge at the Chapel of St. Thomas
Neapolitan Ice Cream and the Holy Trinity
Recently, I saw a video on social media from a person who says that Neapolitan ice cream is a good way of explaining the Holy Trinity. Watching it initially, I thought it did a pretty good job, but as many illustrations of the Holy Trinity have shown, it is often flawed and could delve into … Continue reading Neapolitan Ice Cream and the Holy Trinity
My Canterbury Tale (aka My Pilgrimage to Canterbury)
Redy to wenden on my pilgrymage, To Caunterbury with ful devout corage. (Ready to go on my pilgrimage, To Canterbury with a very devout spirit.)-General Prologue, lines 22, 23, Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer Pilgrims from Canterbury Canterbury Cathedral, December 2025 In December 2025, while visiting the United Kingdom, I … Continue reading My Canterbury Tale (aka My Pilgrimage to Canterbury)
A modified “Jesus Prayer”
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> Updated: 13 Jan 26 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 … 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?) 🔥
High Anglican Haligonian 