Due to work, I was blessed to have been able to spend six weeks in Hawai’i, which allowed me to me to live a life in Honolulu that was not your standard “tourist vacation.” Aside from work, during this time, I was able to attend church (two different parishes), learn about the history, culture, and … Continue reading My Spiritual Journey in Hawai’i
Feast of the Holy Sovereigns / Kamehameha and Emma of Hawai‘i, King and Queen, 1863 and 1885 (28 November)
Royal Patrons Chapel, Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu (photo credit: author's collection) King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma of Hawai'i converted in Anglicanism during their visit to England and upon their return to Hawai'i, they founded the Hawaiian Reformed Catholic Church (later renamed the Church of Hawaii) and had the Book of Common Prayer translated … Continue reading Feast of the Holy Sovereigns / Kamehameha and Emma of Hawai‘i, King and Queen, 1863 and 1885 (28 November)
Crossing the Tiber?
St. Peter's at sunset (photo credit: author) Due to work, I was able to spend a week in Rome, Italy. Having been to Rome before, during my off-time, I maximized it for spiritual growth. Long story short, I spent way too much time at the Vatican and visiting way too many random churches. Having spent … Continue reading Crossing the Tiber?
“Book” idea: Agnus Dei: Christ, Easter, and the Lamb
The Ghent Altarpiece, also called the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb (Dutch: De aanbidding van het Lam Gods), Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck, Oil on oak panel, St. Bavo's Cathedral (Ghent, Belgium), 1432AD A rabbit hole that I've recently gone down, and not sure if it will go anywhere, but I will write down my thoughts and … Continue reading “Book” idea: Agnus Dei: Christ, Easter, and the Lamb
Shine, Jesus, Shine
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
High Anglican Haligonian 