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
☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
☘️ Happy Feast of St. Patrick, Missionary and Bishop, 461 A.D. ☘️ 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 apostle of the Irish people, that he might bring those who were wandering in … Continue reading ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Ash Wednesday 2022 ➕
Remember that dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Another Lent is upon us. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, and for the faithful, many will attend church and receive the imposition of ashes (have ashes drawn on their foreheads) as a sign of our own mortality and impermanence in this world. … Continue reading Ash Wednesday 2022 ➕
The Episcopal Church (United States) (TEC)
These are the Episcopal Church (United States) churches I have visited. Last updated: 2 Sep 25 Diocese of New York Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, New York, NYBCP(US) Choral EvensongYear of visit: Dec 2018Website: https://www.stjohndivine.org/The largest church Anglican cathedral in North America. It is a massive church (and incomplete). It was interesting to … Continue reading The Episcopal Church (United States) (TEC)
Church of England (CoE)
These are the Church of England churches that I have visited. Last updated: 12 Jan 26 Diocese of Canterbury Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury, CanterburyCW Sung Communion, Christmas Carols ServiceBroad ChurchYear of visit: Dec 2025Website: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/The mother church of the Anglican Communion and throne of St. Augustine (of Canterbury), the cathedra of the … Continue reading Church of England (CoE)
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
These are the Anglican Church of Canada churches I have visited. Last updated: 24 Mar 25 Diocese of Montreal: Church of Saint John the Evangelist (the Red Roof), MontrealBCP Sung Communion (Solemn High Mass)Anglo-CatholicYear of visit: 2018, 2022Website: http://www.redroof.ca/ The bells and smells church of Montreal. I enjoy the liturgy but the music could use … Continue reading Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Happy Valentine’s Day 💘
Today is the minor feast day of Saint Valentine, Bishop and Martyr, of the early Christian church. Tradition has it that he was executed on this day (think about that you lovers, blood is on your hands). Whether you are in love, loved, lost love, or searching for love, remember that you are always loved … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day 💘
Merry Candlemas! 🕯🕯🕯
🕯Today is Candlemas, or the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 🎄The 40 days of Christmas is over. In the past, I would have taken my candles to church to have them blessed for the coming year, but the cathedral has not resumed in … Continue reading Merry Candlemas! 🕯🕯🕯
High Anglican Haligonian 