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“And why does it [the Bible] have so many inaccuracies and inconsistencies? I am not a rector, the priest-in-charge of a parish. But, throughout my life and in a few churches I have been in positions of spiritual leadership with … Continue reading →

“And why are there so many versions of it (the Bible)?” (Please refer to the previous post, https://firstblessings.blog/2022/07/08/questions-and-challenges-part-1/, for the origin and context of this “project.”) If you want to read the Koran, you must learn Arabic, the language in … Continue reading →

In nearly three decades of teaching mathematics I found that the very best and the very worst students tended to ask the same question: When are we ever going to use this? From the best students this was an honest … Continue reading →

Following is the transcript of a video presentation on the “basics” of the Anglican Rite of Reconciliation prepared for Apostles Anglican Church. Confession. What images, what thoughts, what concerns, what questions arise when you think about the Rite of Confession? … Continue reading →

Alleluia. Let us worship and adore the true and living God, who created all things.O come, let us adore him. Alleluia. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. CollectAlmighty God, by … Continue reading →

IntroductionWith the rest of our country, I grieve the recent spate of mass shootings in our country. Regrettably, it is nothing new; we have a growing, bloody history of such tragic events, not to mention the “routine” killing of individuals … Continue reading →

ALICE LAUGHED: “There’s no use trying,” she said; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was younger, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes … Continue reading →

THE PRACTICE OF SACRAMENTAL CONFESSIONin theANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE SOUTH Though the Reconciliation of Penitents (Confession) is not identified as a Dominical Sacrament in the formularies of the Anglican Church, it is nonetheless a recognized ecclesiastical sacrament administered by the … Continue reading →

(Is 52:7-10 / Ps 2 / Eph 4:7-8, 11-16 / Mk 16:15-20) Collect of Saint MarkAlmighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ: We thank you for his … Continue reading →

Easter Wednesday, 20 April 2022(Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 118:19-24, Luke 24:13-35 Collect for Wednesday of Easter WeekO God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may … Continue reading →