St Antonios Antiochian Orthodox Church, Halifax, NS On Sunday, 22 October, 2019, I was invited by a friend to attend the local Antiochian Orthodox Church, St Antonios. It was my first Orthodox Divine Liturgy. I thought that even though it was Orthodox, it was still a Christian church, so it couldn't be that different … Continue reading Attending an Antiochian Orthodox Divine Service
Prayer for the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian and for ships at sea
Psalm 107:23-31. THEY that go down to the sea in ships, / and occupy their business on the great waters; These men see the works of the LORD, / and his wonders in the deep. For at his word the stormy wind ariseth, / which lifteth up the waves thereof. They are carried up to … Continue reading Prayer for the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian and for ships at sea
Anglo-Catholicism in England
Altar at the Church of All Saints, Margaret Street, London During my second Anglican pilgrimage to England in Aug 2019 (see my other post), I had the opportunity to experience Anglo-Catholicism worship at two Anglo-Catholic churches, the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford, and the Church of All Saints, Margaret Street, London. The … Continue reading Anglo-Catholicism in England
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
The Second Anglican (Church of England) Pilgrimage
I will be in London and Oxford, United Kingdom from 22 to 25 August 2019. I plan on visiting several Church of England churches while I am there. During the last pilgrimage, I experienced Westminster Abbey (Choral Evensong, Morning Prayer, and Said Communion) and St Paul’s Cathedral (visit only). I wanted to experience Anglicanism of … Continue reading The Second Anglican (Church of England) Pilgrimage
Miscellaneous Memes
Miscellaneous Christianity/Theology (with no particular Anglican leaning) memes that I find funny. Cartoon by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham and the Church Pension Group: http://www.cpg.org/global/online-resources/cartoons/
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
Incense Memes
Since everyone loves pumpkin spice
Anglican Memes
This will be a collection of memes about Anglicanism that I find funny. As one of my priest friends said, if you can't make fun of your own religion, there are issues. These memes will be collected from around the Internet. I am not the creator of any of these memes and I will credit … Continue reading Anglican Memes
High Anglican Haligonian 