Friday in the First Week of Lent, Year B Reading: Mark 1: 9 – 13 Scripture: “In those days, Jesus was baptised by John in the Jordan…” (Mark 1:9) Reflection: When you read the story of Jesus’ baptism, year after year, does it mean the same thing each time? Does it mean anything at all? It is so…
25 February 2021 The supporting cast in the story of the Baptism of Christ Reading: Mark 1: 9 – 15 Scripture:”…Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” (Mark 1:9) Reflection: The Gospel writer doesn’t pay much attention to John in this rendering of the Baptism of Jesus. John seems to…
Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Scripture: “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous,” (1 Peter 3:18) Reflection: Surely you must be familiar with the saying “the good suffering for the bad.” And we know how angry we become when we have done all that we should, obeyed and followed the rules, only to find that because of the bad…
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 Shaped by the Word Reading: Psalm 25 Scripture: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation.” (Psalm 25: 4 -5) Reflection: Growing up in rural Jamaica with two brothers who were…
The covenant of the bow Reading: Genesis 9:8-17 Scripture: “When the bow is in the clouds, I will see and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” (Genesis 9:16 Reflection: Noah and the other survivors of the flood must have…
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The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit into the wilderness and was tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save: through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,…
Hymn: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide (CPWI #7) Verse 1: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide: the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: when other helpers fail, and comforts flee, …
Friday after Ash Wednesday, 19 February 2021 And still we rise! Reading: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16 – 21 Scripture: “Beware of practising your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1) Reflection: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return”……
Thursday, 18 February 2021 Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 20b – 6: 10 Scripture: “As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” (2 Corinthians 6:10) Reflection: The Lenten period has long been recognised and respected as a period for reflection, repentance and renewal. It is the time when…
The Diocesan Division of Training & Leadership Development Are you seeking to discern a call to ordained ministry? Would you like to broaden your theological understanding/develop and hone skills in Leadership? Would you like to learn more about Anglican traditions? Are you interested in deepening your faith? If you have answered YES to one or…
WHAT’S INSIDE: Week 1: “The Baptism Of Jesus” Week 2: Baptism And Our Beliefs Week 3: Baptism And Our Living Week 4: Baptized By Water & The Spirit Week 5: Receiving The Newly Baptized Baptism, Holy Week & Easter Holy Thursday:Jesus Is ServantGood Friday: Jesus Was Crucified Easter Week: Jesus Was Raised From The Dead…