Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts from Rev. Ed Trevors, an Anglican priest in the parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax, Nova Scotia. May it bless your day. 😊

Note: the headline does not lead to a political discussion.

Coming Up for Advent

 

Incarnation, Hope and Glory: An Advent Conversation

Sunday evenings throughout Advent (December 1, 8, 15 and 22) at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us this Advent for an exploration and conversation around the Incarnation of Jesus.  We will have four unique sessions focusing on different aspects of the Incarnation and Jesus' entrance into creation and human experience.  We are excited, as well, to have each session led by a different person from the Diocese - The Rev. Elizabeth Short, The Rev. Chris Roth, The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman and The Rev. Br. Jason Carroll.  This study will enrich your Advent journey.  We'll gather via Zoom on Sunday evenings throughout Advent (December 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  

Please contact Br. Jason Carroll at the Diocesan Office to register for the study.

Cost is free.

Honouring St. Francis

 Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  May this prayer, attributed to him, be on your heart, in your thoughts, and on your lips -- and may it bless your day. 😊

Did You Know...?

Did you know that the Feast of Michaelmas is approaching? Tomorrow in St. Cyprian's we will mark the Holy Day of St. Michael and All angels.

Here is what Anglican priest and poet, Malcolm Guite, wrote about Michaelmas in his book of sonnets entitled Sounding the Seasons:

St. Michael and All Angels

Michaelmas gales assail the waning year,

And Michael's scale is true, his blade is bright.

He strips dead leaves, and leaves the living clear

To flourish in the touch and reach of light.

Archangel bring your balance, help me turn

Upon this turning world with you and dance

In the Great Dance.  Draw near, help me discern,

And trace the hidden grace in change and chance.

Angel of fire, love's fierce radiance,

Drive through the deep until the steep waves part;

Undo the dragon's sinuous influence

And pierce the clotted darkness in my heart.

Unchain the child you find there, break the spell

And overthrow the tyrannies of hell.

For the Biblical passage about Archangel Michael, read Revelation 12:1-10.

For more information on Michaelmas, here's what Wikipedia has to say about the Feast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaelmas

Monday Musings...

From Rev. Ed Trevors of the Anglican Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax, Nova Scotia.  May it bless your day.  😊

Two New Workshops in Red Deer -- Coming Soon!

St. Leonard’s Anglican Church in Red Deer is offering 2 free workshops regarding Spiritual Gifts:

• The first workshop takes place on Saturday, September 28th from 9 am to Noon.
• The second workshop takes place on Saturday, October 5th from 9 am to Noon.
• LOCATION: 4241 - 44 Street, Red Deer, Alberta.

Please register prior to each workshop by email:

stleonardsanglicanchurch@gmail.com

When Rev. Robert & Rev. Ed Say the Same Thing...Differently

Rev. Robert was back with us at St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, today...and what he spoke about has *also* been captured by Rev. Ed Trevors (Anglican Priest in the Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax, NS) so...thought I'd share this with you.

Rev. Robert's message was that "Grace comes from love" -- and I think Rev. Ed is agreeing and sending out a similar message here: