Today, Aug. 15, is recognized in many traditions as the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Mary, the Theotokos. As I prepare for this day — one of the most important days of the Church Calendar for those who use Marian devotion as a path to closer relationship with Christ — it is natural … Continue reading Walk with our Blessed Mother
Month: August 2020
A forgotten pursuit
When I was racing and touring bikes in high school I thought it would be fun to someday fix up old bikes. Just for giggles. It’s funny how God works. I completely forgot about pursuing that hobby, for more than 25 years. Then, quite by “accident” I gave an old bike I meant to get … Continue reading A forgotten pursuit
Thoughts from Vespers, Aug. 5
1 Peter 5:5-7 Wrap yourselves in humility to be servants of each other, because God refuses the proud and will always favour the humble. Bow down, then, before the power of God now, and he will raise you up on the appointed day; unload all your worries on to him, since he is looking after … Continue reading Thoughts from Vespers, Aug. 5
Thoughts from Compline, Aug. 3
From Psalm 85 (86) O Lord, teach me your paths, and I will come to your truth.Make my heart simple and guileless, so that it honours your name.I will proclaim you, Lord my God, and give you praise with all my heart.I will give glory to your name for ever, for your great kindness is … Continue reading Thoughts from Compline, Aug. 3
Thoughts from Vespers, Aug. 2
Matthew 14:15-16 — When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,“This is a deserted place and it is already late;dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” The … Continue reading Thoughts from Vespers, Aug. 2