The Annunciation is when the angel Gabriel came down to tell Mary that she would miraculously conceive and give birth to the Son of God. 👼🏼🤰🏽 “Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Jesus. … Continue reading Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 25 March
The minor feasts of Benedict, Abbot of Monte Cassino, Italy, (c. 540) and Thomas Cranmer, Translator and Reviser of the Liturgy, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr (1556)
The feast of Benedict and Cranmer was 21 March, but since yesterday was Passion Sunday (Fifth Sunday in Lent), I transferred the minor feast day to today (22 March) in accordance with the instructions laid out in the Book of Common Prayer Canada 1962 (page xii), “When two lesser commemorations fall on the same day … Continue reading The minor feasts of Benedict, Abbot of Monte Cassino, Italy, (c. 540) and Thomas Cranmer, Translator and Reviser of the Liturgy, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr (1556)
Holy Communion for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, commonly called Passion Sunday, and the Fifty-Fourth Sunday of COVIDtide
Lent 5 The Cathedral did a BAS Communion Service, but I will list the BCP propers. Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5. 2. Introit: Psalm 43 Epistle: Hebrews 9. 11 Gradual: Psalm 143. 1-10 Gospel: Matthew 20. … Continue reading Holy Communion for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, commonly called Passion Sunday, and the Fifty-Fourth Sunday of COVIDtide
Happy St Joseph’s Day! 🔨🪵🪑
Today is the Feast of Saint Joseph of Nazareth, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He is the patron saint of fathers, carpenters, workers, travellers, pilgrims, and realtors (apparently there’s this “thing” about burying a statue of St Joseph in your yard if you want your house to sell faster). Collect of the Day: O … Continue reading Happy St Joseph’s Day! 🔨🪵🪑
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️
☘️ Happy Feast of St. Patrick, Missionary and Bishop, 461 A.D. ☘️ Sainted glass of Saint Patrick from Saint Patrick Catholic Church (Junction City, Ohio, USA) Collect of the Day (from the Church of Ireland Book of Common Prayer, 2004): O Almighty God, who in thy providence didst choose thy servant Patrick to be the … Continue reading Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-Third Sunday of COVIDtide
Lent 4 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51. 17. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-Third Sunday of COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-Second Sunday of COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Lent 3 Today marks one full year of when I started considering the pandemic COVIDtide (when “flattening the curve” restrictions started taking effect). The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51. 17. Rend your heart, and not your … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-Second Sunday of COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-First Sunday of COVIDtide
Lent 2 Morning Prayer The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51. 17. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday in Lent, being also the Fifty-First Sunday of COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for the First Sunday in Lent, being also the Fiftieth Sunday of COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Lent 1 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51. 17. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the First Sunday in Lent, being also the Fiftieth Sunday of COVIDtide
Ash Wednesday 2021
Ash Wednesday Service at St. Paul’s Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia The 40 days of Lent begins. #Fasting #Almsgiving #SecondLentInCOVIDtide Remember, O man, that dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create … Continue reading Ash Wednesday 2021
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