Saint Edward the Confessor Today, 13 October, is the minor feast day of Edward the Confessor, King, Westminster, 1066. Edward was the second-last Anglo-Saxon King of England (his son Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror at Hastings in 1066). The first Anglo-Saxon and the only king of England to be canonized. Collect: Sovereign God, … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Edward the Confessor, King
Category: Miscellaneous
Love is Love (A Rant)
Despite what some try to say, it is possible to be LGBTQ+ and a Christian. Hate has no place in the heart of a Christian. We must all strive to be in peace, love, and charity with all peoples. We are all sinners and imperfect beings, yet we must always seek to improve ourselves and … Continue reading Love is Love (A Rant)
The Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist
Today is the feast day of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist. Saint Matthew Saint Matthew is probably most well known for writing one of the synoptic Gospels. Prior to becoming a disciple of Jesus, he was a publican (tax collector), and was thus despised by the local populace (because no one likes the tax … Continue reading The Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist
Awkward Church Funnies
This is just a collection of things that have happened at church that I found amusing and sometimes cringeworthy. It was probably rather awkward/embarrassing for the priest/parish staff at the time, but one can't take religion too seriously. This might not happen at all churches/denominations. Wrong readings: It is always awkward when the assigned reader … Continue reading Awkward Church Funnies
On Evangelism
One of the missions of a disciple of Christ is evangelism, or the spreading of the message of Christ to others. As my faith is deeply personal, I do not actively proselyze (as in hand out Bibles, try to actively convert someone to Christianity, or tell them they are going to Hell for not accepting … Continue reading On Evangelism
Sung Communion for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 13) / Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Pentecost 14) and the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in COVIDtide
St John’s Church, St. Eleanor (Summerside), PEI God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. Since I was in PEI again, I was able to attend said communion, this time at St John’s Church in St. Eleanor (Summerside), PEI. It was a combined service of St. Mary’s … Continue reading Sung Communion for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 13) / Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Pentecost 14) and the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in COVIDtide
The Minor Feast of Robert Wolfall, Presbyter
Stained glass at St. Brendan’s Chapel. On Friday, 4 Sep 20, I was invited by the Formation Chaplain of Maritime Forces Atlantic to attend a Said Eucharist (BAS) at St. Brendan’s Chapel located in Canadian Forces Base Halifax. This was a training Eucharist (as there was a chaplain who had recently changed denominations and needed … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Robert Wolfall, Presbyter
Faith during COVID-19
Introduction I write this in mid-July 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, I may revise this post as the situation develops/changes. No one has had an easy time during this COVID-19 pandemic. During the height of COVID-19 (which I hope is behind us) with the lock-down/quarantine/self-isolation/stay-at-home order, things were very dark, compounded unrelated tragedies … Continue reading Faith during COVID-19
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Evening Prayer, Ash Wednesday 2020 Lent is upon us, a time for prayer, reflection, penitence, fasting, and charity. Let us not forget our mortality and our fragile existence. During this penitential season, give thanks for all the joys and blessings in your life. Pray … Continue reading Ash Wednesday and Lent
My Lenten Plan
I’ve been given some thought about how I want to spend my Lent. I want it to be an honest self-reflecting period to look at areas for spiritual self-improvement and growth. I plan on abstaining and fasting during the Lenten season (though the exact things I will be abstaining/giving up is still to be finalized). … Continue reading My Lenten Plan
High Anglican Haligonian 