Mother Harriet Monsell of Clewer
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.
Michæl McFarland Campbell
Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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 … Read more
For hospitals and infirmaries
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.
Mothering Sunday
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 sorrowwe may know the power of your presenceto bind together and to heal;through Jesus Christ … Read more
The Lord’s Prayer
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 design of card with the words of The Lord’s Prayer from The Message. I hope … Read more
Ash Wednesday
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. … Read more
Third Sunday after Epiphany
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 … Read more
Carols from King’s
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 incarnation. The differences won’t matter.
O Adonaï
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.
O Sapientia
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.