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”
Category: Miscellaneous
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
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?) 🔥
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)
Holy Week
Another Holy Week is upon us. For some, this is an important time, for others, it’s just any other week until the Easter long weekend (I learned somewhat recently that Good Friday is not a US holiday, which I thought was surprising since they say how “religious” Americans are). Holy week is the culmination of … Continue reading Holy Week
Prayers of the People / Intercessions / Bidding Prayer
In my early days of exposure to the Book of Alternative Service (BAS), I disliked prayers of the people. I found that I wasn’t deep in prayer when I had to listen out “phase” so to say the response from the congregation. When I first started my lay minister training, I also didn’t like doing … Continue reading Prayers of the People / Intercessions / Bidding Prayer
A softened stance on the Book of Alternative Services (BAS)
Note: The Book of Common Prayer that is referred in this post is the Book of Common Prayer Canada (1962 version). I used to hate the Book of Alternative Service (BAS) or "the Green Book" and I would seek out parishes at which to worship that used the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or "the … Continue reading A softened stance on the Book of Alternative Services (BAS)
Rebirth (Again)
Like many (I hope), I had many good intentions for this Lenten season, so I could strengthen my relationship with Christ. One of the things I had hoped was to get back into writing and attention to this blog. As life got busy, I let this blog fall into abeyance in late 2022/early 2023. My … Continue reading Rebirth (Again)
High Anglican Haligonian 