During Lent, we are having soup suppers at St. Barnabas (Wednesday evenings at 6:30, all welcome) to get together and ponder a Lenten theme: “No greater love.” Participants are encouraged to bring personal reflections, readings, songs, or other materials that illustrate the theme. Here is one: O Lord, remember not only the men and women … [Read more…]
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 responses. His blog is a recommended read at any time, but it’s not too late … [Read more…]
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 to escape a famine. You said that the return from Egypt was significant. Anaiah: That’s … [Read more…]
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 stay. This first verse refers to the forty days during which Jesus, at the outset … [Read more…]
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 an advisor to Pharaoh. Anaiah: Yes. Joseph predicted seven years of plenty, during which food … [Read more…]
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 respond: 1. What does “Lent: mean? It is an old English word for the season … [Read more…]
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). Come to enjoy the last feast before the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday Services Two … [Read more…]
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 had twelve children, from whom traditionally the twelve tribes of our people are descended. Interestingly, … [Read more…]
January 27, 2018 – Saturday Evening I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.1 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.2 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had … [Read more…]
Upcoming Events On Sunday, January 28, we will have an all-parish pot luck breakfast. There will be only one liturgy that day, starting around 10:30 after the breakfast. Please plan to be here and ready to eat by 9:00 a.m. Visitors don’t need to bring anything. There will be plenty! On Sunday, February 4, we … [Read more…]
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