Today is the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord. We recall the conclusion of 40 days after Easter in which Our Lord Ascended to the Father. We prepare for the sending of the Holy Spirit ten days from today at the Feast of Pentecost. The sermon is titled: “Divine Distancing” and we consider what … [Read more…]
While some churches are still operating remotely, St. Barnabas is back to live Sunday services. We begin around 9:45 am with a pre-service hymn sing. The more formal part of the liturgy begins at 10:00 am. We are using the 2019 ACNA Prayer Book, which retains familiar features of the 1928 book in contemporary language. … [Read more…]
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.1 How precious … are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count … [Read more…]
You may have heard this phrase from Christians celebrating Easter. What does it mean? It means that Jesus “rose from the dead.” That is an odd phrase, but it was a unique event. Jesus was not resuscitated, he did not simply heal from the wounds of crucifixion. Jesus really died and then, on the third … [Read more…]
Tuesdays of Lent, 7:00 pm Discipleship/Explored – Bible Study Zoom Handbook Provided Holy Week and Easter Schedule March 28th – Palm Sunday One Service 10:00 am April 1st – Maundy Thursday Agape Meal 6:30 pm Followed by Eucharist Followed by Virtual Vigil April 2nd – Stations of the Cross Noon & 7:00 pm April 3 … [Read more…]
Cyril – Bishop of Jerusalem, 386 Cyril is the one we have most to thank for the development of catechetical instruction and liturgical observances during Lent and Holy Week. Born in Jerusalem about 315, Cyril became bishop of that city probably in 349. In the course of political and ecclesiastical disputes, he was banished and … [Read more…]
Collect for the Day Almighty God, who in thy providence didst choose thy servant Patrick to be the apostle of the Irish people, to bring those who were wandering in darkness and error to the true light and knowledge of thee: Grant us so to walk in that light that we may come at last … [Read more…]
Here is an excerpt from the Song of the Three Young Men, part of the Old Testament Book of Daniel in some versions. Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; * you are worthy of praise; glory to you. Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; * we will praise you … [Read more…]
A prayer for the Tuesday that follows the third Sunday in Lent: Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face … [Read more…]
Holy Week and Easter Schedule – 2021 March 28th – Palm Sunday One Service 10:00 am April 1st – Maundy Thursday Agape Meal 6:30 pm Followed by Eucharist Virtual vigil at the altar of repose – Thursday 9:00 pm until Noon Good Friday Stations of the Cross – Friday at Noon & 7:00 pm April … [Read more…]
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