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
Fourth Sunday in Lent / Mothering Sunday and Simnel Cake
Yesterday, 20 March 2025, was the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Laetare Sunday (Rejoice Sunday), and in the Anglican tradition (mostly Church of England) also known as Mothering Sunday. It is one of only two days in the liturgical calendar where the liturgical colour is rose (the other being Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete also translates to rejoice, … Continue reading Fourth Sunday in Lent / Mothering Sunday and Simnel Cake
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)
Anglican Churches in Other National/Regional Churches
These are the Anglican churches in other national/regional churches of the Anglican Communion that I have visited. Last updated: 17 Apr 23 Anglican Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial Diocese of the Church of England) St Peter's Church, Their Majesties Chappell, St. George's, BermudaVisit onlyYear of visit: 2023Website: https://stpeters.bm/The oldest surviving Anglican church in continuous use outside the … Continue reading Anglican Churches in Other National/Regional Churches
Where are you Christmas?
What does Christmas mean to you? A discourse as we approach a most special time. The last few weeks have been intensely busy for me and I haven’t had the opportunity to truly appreciate the Advent season. Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus” meaning “the coming” or “the arrival.” In the Christian tradition, this … Continue reading Where are you Christmas?
Absence from the Blog
Due to my work schedule, I haven’t had the time to update this blog, but rest assured, I’m still the stalwart and staunch Anglo-Catholic that is exemplified by previous posts. As COVID restrictions are lifted across Canada, and worship services are less minimalist than they once were, we slowly regather as a community to worship … Continue reading Absence from the Blog
Saint Ambrose, Doctor and Poet, Bishop of Milan, 397 AD
Today is the Minor Feast Day of Saint Ambrose, Doctor and Poet, Bishop of Milan, 397 AD. He, along with Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great, are considered the first Four Doctors (teachers) of the Latin Church. Ambrose is the patron saint of Milan, beekeepers 🐝, and candlemakers 🕯. He also converted and baptized Saint … Continue reading Saint Ambrose, Doctor and Poet, Bishop of Milan, 397 AD
Minor Feast of St. Benedict and Thomas Cranmer, 21 March
Today is the minor feast of Benedict, Abbot of Monte Cassino, Italy, (c. 540) and Thomas Cranmer, Translator and Reviser of the Liturgy, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr (1556) Collect of the Day (modified from the Book of Common Worship): O Gracious God, who made thy servant Benedict a wise master in the school of thy … Continue reading Minor Feast of St. Benedict and Thomas Cranmer, 21 March
High Anglican Haligonian 