17 Dec: O Adonai (O Lord), the second of the great Advent Antiphons. O Adonai, and Leader of the house of Israel, who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the Law in Sinai: Come and deliver us with an outstretched arm. O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, … Continue reading O Adonai
Category: 2020
Solemn Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday in Advent and the Fortieth Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Advent 3 Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. -Matthew 3. 2 Advent Prose (Rorate caeli / Drop down, ye heavens) (https://youtu.be/A2aKSpxFymQ) Psalms: 11, 12 (Exeter Cathedral Choir) 1st Lesson: Isaiah 25. 1-9 2nd Lesson: Matthew 25. 1-30 Hymn: On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry (https://youtu.be/a-n_iUv9NII (sung by the … Continue reading Solemn Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday in Advent and the Fortieth Sunday in COVIDtide
The Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Anglican Theology does not speak to whether her conception could have "Immaculate", which is why the phrase “The Immaculate Conception" is not used à la Roman Catholics. Collect: Almighty God, who didst endue with singular grace of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother … Continue reading The Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Abbreviated Morning Prayer on the Go
I have started to do a quick abbreviated Morning Prayer on my way to work (based on the office of Morning Prayer as laid out in the Book of Common Prayer (Canada 1962)). It's about a 25 minute walk, most of it on a relatively quiet street, walking past three churches on the way. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Abbreviated Morning Prayer on the Go
Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday in Advent, the Feast of St. Nicholas, and the Thirty-Ninth Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Advent 2 Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. -Matthew 3. 2 Advent Prose (Rorate caeli / Drop down, ye heavens) (https://youtu.be/A2aKSpxFymQ) Psalms: 96, 97 1st Lesson: Isaiah 5. 1-16 2nd Lesson: Matthew 24. 29-end Hymn: O come, O come Immanuel (https://youtu.be/jjn3fBTvBjY) Advent Collect: (from Advent 1) Collect of … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday in Advent, the Feast of St. Nicholas, and the Thirty-Ninth Sunday in COVIDtide
St Barbara’s Day
Wishing all artillery folk, engineers, and all those who handle explosives a happy St Barbara’s Day! Almighty God, we pray this day in honour of thy servant Barbara, protect all gunners, engineers, miners, and those who have been entrusted to handle the power of explosives, protect them during handling, may their calculations be accurate and … Continue reading St Barbara’s Day
Solemn Morning Prayer for the First Sunday in Advent and the Thirty-Eight Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for the First Sunday in Advent Happy New (Liturgical) Year! 🎉 (Remember it is now Year I of the BCP Lectionary) Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. -Matthew 3. 2 Advent Prose (Rorate caeli / Drop down, ye heavens) (https://youtu.be/A2aKSpxFymQ) Psalm: 9 (Sung by the Choir of York Minster) … Continue reading Solemn Morning Prayer for the First Sunday in Advent and the Thirty-Eight Sunday in COVIDtide
Happy New Year’s Eve! 🍾🥂
Today is the last Saturday before Advent, and this the last day of the liturgical year. I wish all happy New liturgical year and a blessed and holy Advent season and prayers for an end to COVIDtide. Bubbly and the Advent Wreath
Morning Prayer for the Sunday Next Before Advent and the Thirty-Seventh Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for the Sunday Next Before Advent Today is the last Sunday of the (liturgical) year. Next Sunday will be Advent, a season of preparation for the arrival of the Christ child (Christmas). It marks the end of a difficult year for many and hope towards a new future. Everyone prepares for Christmas differently, … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Sunday Next Before Advent and the Thirty-Seventh Sunday in COVIDtide
The Minor Feast of Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Today is the minor feast day of Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093 Margaret of Wessex was an English princess and a Scottish Queen, often called “The Pearl of Scotland.” A pious Christian, she cared for the poor and founded several abbeys in Scotland. She was buried in Dumferline Abbey, one for the abbeys she … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland
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