As has become the norm, I've been neglecting this blog again. I've had a few significant life changes, which has caused some upheaval in my life, and I haven't had the time or motivation to write. I've also been travelling quite a bit for work, so not being home doesn't help things. However, as is … Continue reading A Faith Journey Continues
Tag: Episcopalian
Holy Week
Another Holy Week is upon us. For some, this is an important time, for others, itโs just any other week until the Easter long weekend (I learned somewhat recently that Good Friday is not a US holiday, which I thought was surprising since they say how โreligiousโ Americans are). Holy week is the culmination of … Continue reading Holy Week
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)
Merry Candlemas! ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
๐ฏToday is Candlemas, or the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ๐The 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! ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
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 โChurch at Homeโ 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 โChurch at Homeโ 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
Morning Prayer for the First Sunday After Epiphany
Morning Prayer for Epiphany 1 Continuing with โChurch at Homeโ since in-person services continue to suspended within the Diocese (but only in Nova Scotia) . The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Psalms: 66 1st Lesson: Isaiah 42. 1-12 2nd Lesson: John … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the First Sunday After Epiphany
Happy Epiphany! ๐๐คฑ๐ฝ๐คด๐ฝ๐คด๐พ๐คด๐ฟ
The magi have reached the Christ-child. The magi have reached the Christ-child. Christmastide is over, we are now in Epiphanytide. As per tradition, my door is now chalked.20 + C + M + B + 22 As per my compromise with my significant other, the Christmas tree is now down. Collect of the Day: O … Continue reading Happy Epiphany! ๐๐คฑ๐ฝ๐คด๐ฝ๐คด๐พ๐คด๐ฟ
Solemn Morning Prayer for the Feast of St Stephen, commonly called Boxing Day
Merry Christmas! ๐ With all in-person services suspended within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Iโve have once again had to return to Church at Home. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of … Continue reading Solemn Morning Prayer for the Feast of St Stephen, commonly called Boxing Day