Category Archives: Messages from the Revd.

Sunday Reflection:For the Pharisees, working during the Sabbath was a matter of life and death. Jesus’ priority was the people. To emphasize his convictions, Jesus asked the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the … Continue reading →

What is Pentecost? Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means “fiftieth day” and is celebrated fifty days after Easter. What happened on Pentecost? Ten days … Continue reading →

Jerusalem Sunday 2018: Dr. Patricia Bays Jerusalem Sunday is observed on the 7th Sunday after Easter, the Sunday between Ascension Day and Pentecost, events that happened in that city two millennia ago. In 2018, that date May 13 is also … Continue reading →

Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist:Today we honour Saint John the Apostle, a Galilean fisherman who was called with his brother James and followed Jesus to become “a fisher for people.” John and his brother were so impetuous in their behaviour … Continue reading →

‘Not one, but 50!’  (part 2) FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE Reflection: Our joy in the Resurrection is also grounded in numerous accounts of the Lord’s appearing to his followers. Each one is marked by a greeting, a deep communion of … Continue reading →

‘Not one, but 50!’  (part 1) FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE Reflection:While society makes much of Easter Day and largely from the perspective of bunnies and chocolate and springtime, it is for Christians the first day of 50 in which … Continue reading →

“The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people” Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The story of the serpents in the wilderness is intriguing. The people of God had been rescued from slavery in Egypt and were … Continue reading →

“But we proclaim Christ crucified” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry The Episcopal Church Some things just don’t make much sense. Water doesn’t become wine, bread and fish do not suddenly multiply, the lame do not jump up and walk. And most … Continue reading →

Rector’s Corner: I would like to thank all of you for coming to our Ash Wednesday Services and pancake supper. Just like what I have said during the services, it is a day when we start our Lenten journey together by self-examination, … Continue reading →