New bag available for Non-Subscribers…
For all those who attend the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland – here’s a new bag that will help promote your ideals. Continue reading New bag available for Non-Subscribers…
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
Mantillas in church – a poll
The question of whether or not a woman ought to have her head covered whilst in church is one which tends to raise the temperature of debate within many Christian circles. Fr Z. (pronounced Zee for some unknown reason) is holding a poll on the issue on his blog. In the Latin Church it was once obligatory under Canon Law for women to ear a head covering in Church (veil or hat). At present it is not obligatory, but there seems to be a slow resurgence of this tradition. My opinion is that it should be revived. – Father Z. … Continue reading Mantillas in church – a poll
Faith and Pride – Men of Sodom
Gyronny Herald contributor, Andrew McFarland, has just written an article on Faith and Pride. When you read the any book you have to be careful to read what it says, not what you think it says. This is particularly true when it comes to books that people quote from, like the Bible. Snipping a quote out of context can often lead to a misunderstanding about what the passage actually means. The story of Sodom is a good example of where misunderstanding can occur if you just look at the wrong verses. Read the rest of the article at Faith and … Continue reading Faith and Pride – Men of Sodom
ONLY THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR…
And so, after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, we have the Feast of Stephen – or not as it turns out… St Stephen appears to have been sent back to the bench this year. Poor St Stephen, after all, what did he do? Why should we remember him? Oh yes, he was the first Christian martyr… So doubt anyone will be singing Good King Wenceslas this year then. Continue reading ONLY THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR…
continuing along the path with my brother…
Whilst attending and now a member of All Souls Church (2nd Presbyterian and York Street) Presbyterian at present, many people have been wondering how I can manage to reconcile this with where I have been on my own spiritual journey up until now. Having found a small book* at the back of All Souls, I reproduce one part of what is written in it.
Since in the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church all members are free, and there are no compulsory things about which all must believe exactly alike, Non-Subscribing Presbyterians have no official creed. But perhaps we could sum up the kind of things that they do believe in some such statement as the following. You will notice that most of the words in this statement are taken straight from the Bible. That is just as it should be; Continue reading “continuing along the path with my brother…”
the clergy today should be wearing pink…
Today is the second day this year that the clergy ought to be wearing pink at Mass. That is the vestments are meant to be rose coloured. This is what happens during Lent on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, and today, Gaudete Sunday – the third Sunday of Advent.
Third Sunday of Advent
On this day the Church urges us to gladness in the middle of this time of expectation and penitence: the coming of Jesus approaches more and more. St. John, the holy precursor, announces to the Jews the coming of the Savior. “The Savior,” he says to them, “lives already among us, though unknown. He will soon appear openly.” Now is the time for fervent prayers and for imploring Jesus to remain with us by His mercy. Let us prepare the way for Him by repentance and by a worthy reception of the Sacraments. All the prayers of this Mass are filled with that which the Church wishes our souls to be possessed at the approach of the Savior.* Continue reading “the clergy today should be wearing pink…”
Gospel for St Nicholas, Bishop & Confessor
13-14“Staying with it—that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry, and you’ll be saved. All during this time, the good news—the Message of the kingdom—will be preached all over the world, a witness staked out in every country. And then the end will come. 15-20“But be ready to run for it when you see the monster of desecration set up in the Temple sanctuary. The prophet Daniel described this. If you’ve read Daniel, you’ll know what I’m talking about. If you’re living in Judea at the time, run for the hills; if you’re … Continue reading Gospel for St Nicholas, Bishop & Confessor
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