Prayer for the Queen Mary 2, Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, 25 August – 1 September 2019

O GOD our heavenly Father, who art present in thy power in every place: Preserve, we beseech thee, all who travel by land, water, or air; surround them with thy loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PSALM 107. 23-31.      … Continue reading Prayer for the Queen Mary 2, Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, 25 August – 1 September 2019

Prayer for my impending journey and voyage across the Atlantic

Almighty God, we pray this evening for the journey we are about to embark soon. We pray that we may be able to be with God in a more holy way, in England, at the heart of your Anglican Church. We pray that his pilgrimage to churches in London and Oxford will let him discover … Continue reading Prayer for my impending journey and voyage across the Atlantic

Prayer for the Feast of Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Anglican Church of Canada recognizes 15 August as the Feast of the Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary (known in the Orthodox tradition as the Dormition of the Mother of God (Theotokos)). In the Roman Catholic tradition, this day is known as the Assumption of Mary (into Heaven). There are some slight theological … Continue reading Prayer for the Feast of Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Prayer for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 and Halifax Pride Weekend

Because it is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11 and Pride weekend in Halifax, I decided to write a special prayer. It is based on the infamous Star Wars from American Episcopal Church, Eucharistic Prayer C: Almighty God, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory be … Continue reading Prayer for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 and Halifax Pride Weekend

Prayer following the Anglican Church of Canada Marriage Canon Amendment failure

“Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.” There are many who pain, grieving, or in a dark place because of the failure of the marriage canon amendment … Continue reading Prayer following the Anglican Church of Canada Marriage Canon Amendment failure