From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop Brethren, how fine a thing it is to move from festival to festival, from prayer to prayer, from holy day to holy day. The time is now at hand when we enter … Continue reading The Paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those who are far away
Contemplating the Lord’s passion True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognising in him our own humanity. The earth – our earthly nature – should tremble at the suffering of its Redeemer. … Continue reading Contemplating the Lord’s passion
In a new series, I am looking at the commemorations of Anglican churches particularly featuring on the lives of Anglican religious. Today we look at the first Superior of the Community of St John the Baptist. Continue reading Mother Harriet Monsell of Clewer
Do not be afraid One of the constant refrains in the Gospels is the admonition of Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ: “Do not be afraid.” When the Lord draws near, it is our natural tendency to be afraid. We can be afraid of his presence. We can be afraid of what he might ask of us. We can be afraid of our limitations in the face of the call to true conversion and holiness of life. We can be afraid of our apparent obstacles along the path of our Christian discipleship. As our confidence in God increases, our fear decreases. … Continue reading Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Particularly during the Covid-19 situation, Christians may find that they want to pray for the hospitals and infirmaries of our land. In the Church of Ireland’s Book of Common Prayer, there is a beautiful prayer to cover this. Continue reading For hospitals and infirmaries
God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the son of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself;Strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in … Continue reading Mothering Sunday
Growing up with a mother who grew up in the Church of England, I was always fascinated by the prayer cards and other cards that she used in her Book of Common Prayer as bookmarks. Inspired by these, here’s a … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer
I have been volunteering by looking after the local parish Facebook page in recent months. Every now and then we need an image for the next post. Today is Ash Wednesday so here is the one I created for our Instagram as well as the one for Facebook. Each platform has a slightly different format. But I try to ensure we have similar content. Continue reading Ash Wednesday
This morning, I am playing for the Eucharist in the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare at 10 a.m.. The four hymns that I have chosen for the service are: 362 – O God beyond all praising 219 – From heav’n you came, helpless babe 593 – O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; 199 – The people that in darkness walked They are all from the Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition, published 2000. The service will be Order Two from the Book of Common Prayer, 2004 of the Church of Ireland. Continue reading Third Sunday after Epiphany
That is what I have just said about the service from King’s College this evening. We mourn Sir Stephen Cleobury but if you Forget all that has been. Imagine it is your first Christmas and the first wonder of the … Continue reading Carols from King’s
O Adonaï and Ruler of the house of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and on Mount Sinai gave him your law. Come and with an outstretched arm redeem us. Continue reading O Adonaï
O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reaching from the beginning to end, you ordered all things mightily and sweetly. Come and teach us the way of prudence. Continue reading O Sapientia
Jesus Christ is the true light, the sun of righteousness that has risen above all the shadows of our lives. But to reach him we also need lights close by – people who shine with his light and so guide us along the way. Continue reading Follow the star…
Be prepared, this story is not the one you are told in Sunday School. Jesus has four ancestral mothers through incest, prostitution, seduction, and infidelity. Continue reading The Gospel of Matthew – an inclusive message
I am proud to be a member of Scouting. I grew up in The Scout Association in the UK and am currently still a member there as well as being a Scouter in Scouting Ireland. Both Associations help young people … Continue reading Scouting #skillsforlife
This morning I am playing for Mass at The French Church (St Paul’s, Portarlington) for Advent Sunday. It is the beginning of the Church’s Year. They hymns I have chosen link to the readings (Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary) and also for Advent in general. Opening Hymn: ICH 118 – Behold, the mountain of the Lord For Psalm 122 – ICH 506 – Pray that Jerusalem may have Gradual Hymn – ICH 140 – The Lord will come and not be slow Communion Hymn – ICH 127 – Hark, what a sound, and too divine for hearing Final … Continue reading 1 December 2019 – Advent Sunday
https://hivblogger.com/ An award-winning blog detailing the highs and lows of living with HIV, it now also talks about living with failed kidneys as a result of Goodpasture Syndrome. Continue reading HIV Blogger: living positively
This morning I played the organ for the Eucharist for the Kingship of Christ in the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The four hymns were: 34 ICH, O worship the King 90 ICH, Hail Redeemer, King divine 231 ICH, My song is Love unknown 259 ICH, CHrist triumphant, ever reigning. During the Administration of the Communion I played Sweet Sacrament Divine. Continue reading The Kingship of Christ – 24th November 2019
Looking at his plate, James shook his head disbelievingly. “This is not my breakfast, surely?” he said. Mrs McGarrigle shook her head, and quietly informed him, that indeed it was. James protested: “I always have my full Ulster Fry every … Continue reading Two sausages don’t make a rasher
Elsie had taken a risk, but she knew she had to find a new supplier as Farmer Jones had just retired, his farm was being sold. The new owner was not going to be growing any fruit or vegetables. The … Continue reading Apples. Oh so many apples.
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