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The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson, who retires in August after 47 years of Ministry, declares that his decision to pursue his lifelong vocation in the Church was made for him by God. The Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, who was ordained a Deacon at age 24, admits that: “There were times when I said, this is…
With work on the outer structure at an advanced stage, the focus is now being given to the installation of the ceiling, floor and bathroom tiles, electrical and plumbing fixtures, sanitary conveniences, cupboards and other facilities.Chairman of the Home and Rebuilding Committee, The Rev. Canon Hartley Perrin, is appealing for public assistance to close the…
Scripture Passage: “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you abide in Me and I in you, you will bear great fruit. Without Me, you will accomplish nothing.” [John 15:5 The Voice] In our Jamaican culture, the value of being independent has been instilled in mine own and earlier generations, from as…
SERMON BY THE RT. REV. ROBERT THOMPSONAS BISHOP OF KINGSTON PENTECOST 9 AT THE KINGSTON PARISH CHURCHSUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 SERMON TEXT: Matthew 14:16 Gracious Creator, the world is full of an abundance of what we need to live. And, in Jesus Christ, you have given us bread for our deepest hunger. Now silence in…
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 to us as we make…
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, and then went away. So…
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 a place for you. If…
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 than prayer and practice. The…
“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; and whoever gives even a…
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 as she sat opposite him,…
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 history and the story of…