William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645 January 10, 2021 was a day packed with importance in the life of the church. The church celebrated the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, recognized the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Another event shared the day in the cycle of the church. It was the day that we recognize … [Read more…]
A prayer we pray daily: Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love … [Read more…]
The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is error, the truth;Where there is doubt, the faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;And where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master,Grant that I may not … [Read more…]
The twelve days of Christmas end today, January 5. We now enter a new church season, Epiphany. The term is Greek and means to become, becoming evident or manifest. This season celebrates events in which Jesus’ divinity was made evident or manifest. One is the visit of the Magi who came from the East following … [Read more…]
The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for making resolutions, both to end bad habits and to begin good habits. Here is a suggestion that will do you more good than any diet or exercise program: Go to church on Sunday! Hear readings from the Bible, the story of God’s encounters with … [Read more…]
December 25 was Christmas Day, but there are twelve days of Christmas (sounds like a song title). The birth of Jesus, the Son of God, requires more than just one day for an appropriate celebration. So keep your decorations and colored lights in place but get rid of the tree if it dries out and … [Read more…]
Please join us as we rejoice and worship the Newborn King! Christmas Eve – 7:00 pm Full Eucharist Candlelight Service with Music Christmas Day – 9:00 am Full Eucharist with Music Dress Code-Both Services: Masks Required Social distancing, HEPA filtered sanctuary, Hygienic serving of the Eucharist Observed for your protection
People passing by are probably wishing you Merry Christmas, but Christmas is not yet. We are still in Advent, the time of waiting and watching for help from God. This season connects us to the ancient Israelites and also looks forward to the second coming of Christ that we expect. This coming Sunday, December 20, … [Read more…]
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.1 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?2 Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and … [Read more…]
John of Damascus was the son of a Christian tax collector for the Mohammedan Caliph of Damascus. At an early age, he succeeded his father in this office. In about 715, he entered the monastery of St. Sabas near Jerusalem. There he devoted himself to an ascetic life and to the study of the Fathers. … [Read more…]
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