SERMON BY THE MOST REV. HOWARD GREGORY ARCHBISHOP OF THE WEST INDIES & BISHOP OF JAMAICA & THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AT THE ST. ANDREW PARISH CHURCHEMANCIPENDENCE – AUGUST 2, 2020 Let us pray. Lord, you have promised to meet those who seek your face. Come now and reveal your presence …
A reading from the word of written in Gospel according to Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 Jesus put before the crowd another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, …
At a crucial time in the relationship with his disciples, Jesus told them, “Let not your hearts be troubled! Believe in God and believe in Me! In my Father’s house there are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going to prepare …
Excerpt from Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation The Wisdom of JobTuesday, July 7, 2020 Theology does not by itself provide wisdom in crisis. All theology must become a living spirituality to really change us or the world. It’s disappointing that we Christians have emphasized theology, catechism, and religious education much more …
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; …
When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under one of the bushes. Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; for she said, “Do not let me look on the death of the child.” And …
God demonstrates his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Take a moment to ponder. Enemies: is not an endearing word. Our understanding of an enemy is one who sets out to destroy our lives and livelihood. Remember your Old Testament …
“In you, O Lord have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness….Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.” (Psalm 31:1, 5) Take a Moment to Ponder It is unfortunate but necessary …
The Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands joins with the countless institutions and Individuals who are paying tribute to the late Oliver Fredrick Clarke. Read More below…
At this time of uncertainty, when all the world is fearful and facing a crisis, it is good to pause and celebrate the mothers in our country who are doing exceptional work against great odds. We celebrate the mothers who are sanitation workers, keeping hospitals, supermarkets and other public facilities …
Education Week 2020 is being celebrated by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association under the theme: “Promoting Digital Transformation and Positive Values and Attitudes: Imperatives for Redefining 21st Century Education.” It is indeed timely and relevant especially during this global Pandemic caused by COVID-19. Teachers and students accustomed to daily interactions in …
