Do you ever feel in your life as if you have looked to the cross TOO much? You have seen so much suffering, so much physical and emotional blood spilled that when it comes time for the Good Friday story of the beating and the death of Christ, you need to look away – look [...]
Continue reading about Great Silence and Great Darkness – Thoughts from the Easter Vigil
Strangthen us, O Lord, by thy grace, that in thy might we may overcome all spiritual enemies, and with pure hearts serve thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – Amen (Rite 1 – Traditional) The readings for today: Esther [...]
Continue reading about Proper for Thursday in the First Week of Lent – Overcome our Spritual Enemies
Bless us, O God, in this holy season, in which our hearts seek thy help and healing; and so purify us by your discipline that we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and [...]
Continue reading about Proper Collect for Wednesday in the First Week of Lent
Almighty and everylasting God, mercifully increase in us thy gifts of holy discipline, in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting; that our lives may be directed to the fulfilling of thy most gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. - Amen [...]
Continue reading about Proper for Monday in First Week of Lent
The question came up in Rev Scott Gunn’s blog Seven Whole Days as to whether Valentine’s day is overly-commercialized. Actually to read his entry, there is no doubt that it is! I loved the post so much (actually his blog is one of my favorite reads for making my brain cells ponder the great Questions [...]
Continue reading about Your Once-A-Year Opportunity? Saying I Love You
