It was great to get the liturgical Easter hangover out of the way this morning. What was that? What am I talking about? Oh – well, that is what I call this Sunday. It is like we have all just got up from a rough night before on the second Sunday of Easter. We spend... Continue Reading →
A Big Announcement regarding April 20th
The other day I was privileged to have a tour of the Eastwood Salvation Army Citadel and was impressed with what they have to offer, particularly in the way of outreach to the community around them. The pastors there are Captains Stephen and Erika White. They are a dynamic young couple who come from... Continue Reading →
Hockey Losses
I note here three significant events from the Hockey world last evening: 1. THE LEAFS The Toronto Maple Leafs were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. This is the 3rd consecutive year that TO has not made the playoffs. Today I think of Ed Smith, Randy Kettlewell, Art Shields, Steve White x 2 (one a parishioners here at St. Mark’s... Continue Reading →
Meister Eckhart
Lest yestreday's blog left you with the impression that the Church of England in its' persecution of Roman Catholics in the 1500s is alone in its ability to miss thepoint, I bring you today's tidbit of interesting history. Aparently, there are days in RC History which are sort of a sad statement as well. On this... Continue Reading →
St. Margaret of Clitherow
Today in the Roman Catholic Church is a feast day for St. Margaret of Clitherow. Now This is what http://www.catholic.org has to say about Margaret. St. Margaret Clitherow was born in Middleton, England, in 1555, of protestant parents. Possessed of good looks and full of wit and merriment, she was a charming personality. In... Continue Reading →
Jubilate Deo, Omnis Terra
[There are highlights of this great weekend found on Youtube. You can view this video by clicking here] At Easter, when we were in seminary, the late great George Black would have us sing a wonderful Taize Canon and the words were; Jubilate Deo omnis terra, servite Domino in laetitia Alleluia, Alleluia in... Continue Reading →
A Great Youth Vigil
Tonight Catherinanne and I were privileged to be present for a portion of the Youth Vigil at the church. Jane had a block of the vigil time slotted off for the young people to come out and be together. In that time they were invited to reflect, to pray and to share. It was very... Continue Reading →
Jesus – Not Rational
Today we celebrate [if that is the right word] Good Friday. We mark the most painful day in the three day journey called the Triduum. The liturgy is a beautiful reflection of the sacrifice of Jesus and the love that God has for God’s people. We reflect today on the ways in which we participate... Continue Reading →
Maundy Thursday
From John’s gospel tonight is Chapter 13 verse 34; "Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos" ("A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you"). It is because, in part, of the Latin word at the beginning of that verse, we have the word... Continue Reading →
On being Godparent
Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive. - Meister Eckhart On Sunday evening Catherinanne and I had dinner with our friends Andrew and Pamela and... Continue Reading →
It's Just Kevin's Corner 