Monthly Archives: February 2018

For a fresh reconsideration of Lent, take a look at an article by our retired Bishop Win Mott: http://thetrinitymission.org/blogs/the-earth-is-the-lords/page/2/ This article is particularly timely as people dismiss Lent out of hand or ridicule the season based on misconceptions or reactionary … Continue reading →

Our dialogue with Anaiah, an educated Jew from the 500’s B.C., continues. St. Barnabas Blog: Last time, you were talking about God’s plan for saving the world, which involved Joseph’s unexpected success and the migration of his family to Egypt … Continue reading →

The following Lenten hymn summarizes what Christians think about Lent and why we observe it:   Lord, who throughout these forty days for us didst fast and pray, Teach us with thee to mourn our sins, and close by thee to … Continue reading →

Our dialogue with Anaiah, an educated Jew from the 500’s B.C., continues. Saint Barnabas Blog: You were telling me about Joseph, a younger son of Jacob/Israel, who was sold into slavery in Egypt, only to rise to high position as … Continue reading →

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and occupies the forty days (not counting Sundays) up to Easter.  Lent is traditionally observed as a season of spiritual growth through penitence and fasting.  This statement raises questions, to which we … Continue reading →

Tuesday 2/13 – Shrove Tuesday, 6:30 PM Its time for our annual Shrove Pancake Dinner.  This is the Anglican version of Mardi Gras. Traditionally, parishes and households would prepare for Lenten disciplines by emptying out the Larder (refrigerator before refrigeration). … Continue reading →

Our dialogue with Anaiah, an educated Jew from the 500’s B.C., continues. Saint Barnabas Blog: You were going to tell us about the children of Jacob, aka Israel. Anaiah: Yes. I will skip over many interesting details. In summary, Israel … Continue reading →