Holy Week

Another Holy Week is upon us.  For some, this is an important time, for others, itโ€™s 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 โ€œreligiousโ€ 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)

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 โ€œChurch 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 โ€œChurch 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 โ€œChurch 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! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคฑ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿพ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿฟ

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! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคฑ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿพ๐Ÿคด๐Ÿฟ

Solemn Morning Prayer for the Feast of St Stephen, commonly called Boxing Day

Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„ With all in-person services suspended within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Iโ€™ve 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