☘️ 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: 30 Sep 25 Diocese of London: St. Paul's Cathedral, London CW Said Communion, Choral EvensongBroad ChurchYear of visit: 2018, 2019Website: https://www.stpauls.co.uk/A massive Baroque cathedral, it is beautiful, but lacks the mystique of a Gothic church. I only was able to visit 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! 🕯🕯🕯
Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany and the commemoration of Charles Stuart, King and Martyr, 1649
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Psalms: 119, Pts 3 & 4 1st Lesson: Amos 7 2nd Lesson: John 7. 53 - 8. 11 Collect: O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany and the commemoration of Charles Stuart, King and Martyr, 1649
Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday After Epiphany
Morning Prayer for Epiphany 3 Continuing with “Church at Home” since in-person services continue to suspended within the Diocese. The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Psalms: 95, 97 1st Lesson: Amos 5. 6-24 2nd Lesson: John 6. 41-end Collect (being also … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday After Epiphany
Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday After Epiphany
Morning Prayer for Epiphany 2 Continuing with “Church at Home” since in-person services continue to suspended within the Diocese. The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Psalms: 27 1st Lesson: Amos 3 2nd Lesson: John 6. 22-40 Collect (being also the same … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday After Epiphany
High Anglican Haligonian 