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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
[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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
