Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: “With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10) Reflection: The psalmist lists a method or approach, a set of rules and guidelines designed to help keep the focus on doing the right thing, living in accordance with His statutes. Beautifully and rhythmically expressed, we…

Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: “With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10) Reflection: The psalmist lists a method or approach, a set of rules and guidelines designed to help keep the focus on doing the right thing, living in accordance with His statutes. Beautifully and rhythmically expressed, we…

St. Jude’s Church                                          Stony HillOur Lenten Journey Daily Reflections for Lent 2021by The St. Jude’s WritersFriday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Year B26 March 2021 Reading: John 12: 20-33 Scripture:“Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say-‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this…

Reading:John 12: 20-33 Scripture“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also.”(John 12: 26) Reflection: Lent is more than 40 days of quiet reflection, of looking at how we are, who we are, and seeking to be closer to God through intentional prayer, meditation and self-denial.  Our goals are…

Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 Scripture: “..,and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,” (Hebrews 5:9) Reflection: The writer of the book of Hebrews spent some time discussing the attributes of Jesus the Christ.  Jesus was fully human, so he is able to understand our weaknesses and temptations.  Jesus is called to…

Reading: Psalm 51: 1-12 Scripture: “Havemercy on me, O God…blot out my transgressions…and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51: 1 – 2) Reflection: Yesterday’s devotion brought us the Weeping Prophet, and today we meet the Wailing King.  Psalm 51 is actually referred to as Miserere, which is the Latin word for miserable, wretched, unhappy.  David starts Psalm 51…

Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Scripture: “…I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” (Jeremiah 31:33) Reflection: Jeremiah is known as the Weeping Prophet.  He grieved over the wickedness of his people and the judgement that their wickedness would eventually bring. Although much of the Book of Jeremiah is gloomy, chapter 31, speaks of much gladness…

Collect:  Almighty God, You alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant Your people grace to love what You command and desire what You promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus…

Reflection: We reflect today on a life yielded fully to the Holy Spirit: an example revered and emulated through the ages.  This person is not much talked about, although his Feast Day was observed yesterday, March 19 and at least two Anglican churches in Jamaica honour him as their patron saint. What lessons can we…

Let Your Light Shine Scripture: “And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19) Reflection:Given the contrast between light and darkness, truth and evil, most persons would place themselves somewhere in the middle of that continuum – truth-seekers,…

Reading: John 3:14-21 Scripture: “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “ (John 3:14-15) Reflection: Jesus is the giver of life! In the conversation between himself and Jesus Christ, Nicodemus, asked Christ “How can one be born…