Last updated: 2 Apr 25 This is just a list of some (not all) of my favourite hymns (specific tune is in brackets, since many hymns have different tunes to them). Remember, as a High Anglican, the use of church music is an important component of worship. -Abide With Me (Eventide) (Often played in the … Continue reading My Favourite Hymns
Prayer for the evening of 11 August 2019
Almighty God, most merciful father, we pray this evening for the completion of our day and the work we have achieved. We thank you for the strength that you have given us to accomplish our tasks and challenges that we were given today. We pray that in this very divided world, there can be an … Continue reading Prayer for the evening of 11 August 2019
Anglican Churches I’ve Visited
This will only cover Anglican churches I have attended/visited. (If I was to list all the non-Anglican churches that I've visited in my travels, it would be a massive project.) Each church blurb will be laid out in the same way: Name of church, Service I attended, Churchmanship (if known), Year of visit, website, and … Continue reading Anglican Churches I’ve Visited
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
On the Trinity
I tread very carefully with this post since it I could end up in a great deal of trouble by accidentally spouting out some heresy. Maybe in another blog post, I will write about ancient church heresies (for those who want to read something written by a theologian, I recommend the Cruelty of Heresy: An … Continue reading On the Trinity
On Prayer
I believe one should engage in regular prayer, but the frequency and duration of prayer may vary as needed. Prayer should not be imposed or obligated. Sometimes there is no opportunity for formal prayer, but I believe that as long as we keep God in the back of our minds, God is always with us … Continue reading On Prayer
On the Bible and the Interpretation of Scripture
I believe the Bible was divinely inspired, but written down by man (can man understand the Godly?), recopied over time by different people (copying errors), translated into different languages (translation errors), and therefore it is not a perfect document. It is not immutable to criticism, infallible, or to be followed without question or critical thinking. … Continue reading On the Bible and the Interpretation of Scripture
On Churchmanship
I am a high-churchman, also called Anglo-Catholic. I would rate myself as a mid-high-churchman. There are certain aspects of Anglo-Catholicism (and the Oxford Movement) which just makes me uncomfortable, such as Mary worship, invocation of saints, adoration of the Eucharist; these are, as the 39 Articles of Religions state, Romish in doctrine and not founded … Continue reading On Churchmanship
On Religion and the Church
Religion comes in many forms, but a key part of it is faith. The point of this post is not to analyze the religions of the world, but remain grounded in Christianity/Anglicanism. Each person’s approach to faith and religion will differ, and I do not subscribe that there is a “right way” to worship, the … Continue reading On Religion and the Church
On Incense
"O Lord, let our prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense, and the lifting up of our hands as an evening sacrifice." As a high churchman, I believe the use of incense helps intensify worship. The smell of incense creates a more sacred atmosphere for prayer and worship. Like sacred music, the … Continue reading On Incense
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