Tonight on Maundy Thursday we remember the washing of the disciples feet by Jesus, the Passover meal that would be his Last Supper, and his betrayal. In the same night that He was betrayed, took Bread; and, when He had given thanks, He brake it; and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat; this … Continue reading Prayer for Thursday in Holy Week, Commonly Called Maundy Thursday, 2020
Prayer for Holy Wednesday 2020
As we pray tonight on Holy Wednesday, we pray for the sick, especially Tim, may they recover speedily; we pray for all our healthcare and essential workers, may they be kept safe from the dangers of the coronavirus and continue their critical work; all those who have lost their job, having financial difficulties, and those … Continue reading Prayer for Holy Wednesday 2020
Solemn Morning Prayer for the Sunday Next before Easter commonly called Palm Sunday. 🌿
Palm Sunday Morning Prayer My little palm tree 🌴 isn’t strong enough to have leaves removed from it yet, so I brought the entire tree in with me for morning prayer 📖🛐. In my hermetic social distancing life, I also wrote a plainchant for the Kyrie 🎼🎶. We continue to pray today for all those … Continue reading Solemn Morning Prayer for the Sunday Next before Easter commonly called Palm Sunday. 🌿
Morning Prayer for the Fifth Sunday in Lent commonly called Passion Sunday
We pray today for all those who have been affected by the COVID-19, especially for the sick, the fearful, healthcare workers, essential workers, the unemployed, and all those affected by this dastardly disease. Today we especially pray for my friend Tim, who has been infected by this horrible sickness and hospitalized. May he and all … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Fifth Sunday in Lent commonly called Passion Sunday
Prayer for 16 Mar 20, the Eve of the Feast of Saint Patrick and the ongoing pandemic.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Almighty God, who in thy wrath didst send a plague upon thine own people in the wilderness, for their obstinate rebellion against Moses and Aaron; and also, in the time of king David, didst slay with the plague of … Continue reading Prayer for 16 Mar 20, the Eve of the Feast of Saint Patrick and the ongoing pandemic.
Third Sunday in Lent (Morning Prayer)
Solemn Morning Prayer at home O Almighty God, who in thy wrath didst send a plague upon thine own people in the wilderness, for their obstinate rebellion against Moses and Aaron; and also, in the time of king David, didst slay with the plague of pestilence threescore and ten thousand, and yet remembering thy mercy … Continue reading Third Sunday in Lent (Morning Prayer)
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
Shrove Tuesday
Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, the final day before the beginning of the Lenten season. Where has the time gone? I almost feel I just put away my Christmas decorations at Epiphany and in 41 days, it will be Easter. I hope, like me, you will use tomorrow as a day of self-reflection … Continue reading Shrove Tuesday
Candlemas 2020
The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple and Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary is often called Candlemas, so I took my candles to the cathedral to have them blessed. The cathedral, being rather low church, hadn’t done candle blessing for some years now, so I priest did a private blessing of … Continue reading Candlemas 2020
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