by Staff | Mar 19, 2020 | Liturgical
I pray this finds you well and in good spirits as our nation continues to adjust to the “new normal” surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest communication from our diocese, all public in-person worship gatherings and events have been suspended...
by Staff | Mar 15, 2020 | Liturgical
A Penitential Order Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins. His mercy endureth for ever. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and cleanse us from...
by Staff | Feb 26, 2020 | Liturgical
Why do we give alms? Why do we pray? Why do we fast? The purpose of these disciplines is easily lost us. We do not do them to earn our salvation. We are saved by faith through grace, not by works, lest any one should boast. Nor do we do them for fear of some...
by Staff | Jan 28, 2019 | Liturgical
In a recent interview, music legend Quincy Jones spoke candidly about a wide-range of topics, including what he sees as “the problem with modern pop.” When asked why he thinks songs are not as good as they used to be, Jones replied, “Producers now are ignoring all the...
by Staff | Jan 2, 2019 | Liturgical
O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright;Westward leading, Still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! So begins one of my favorite Epiphany hymns, setting to music the feelings inspired by the awe-inspiring Star of Bethlehem. This hymn,...
by Staff | Dec 17, 2018 | Liturgical
As the annual St. Michael’s by-the-Sea Christmas Pageant draws ever nearer, I’ve been thinking a lot about the characters in the Nativity story – in particular, the shepherds. They fascinate me because in many ways, we are just like them. They’re average people,...
