Did you know? (Sunday, December 22, 2024)
The specific date of Jesus’ birth is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and there is no definitive biblical evidence indicating that he was born on December 25th. The Gospels […]
Anglican Church in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands. Established 1664.
The specific date of Jesus’ birth is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and there is no definitive biblical evidence indicating that he was born on December 25th. The Gospels […]
Our Province uses three sets of Bible readings – for Sundays, for weekday celebrations of the Eucharist and for Morning and Evening Prayer. These are to be found in our […]
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic tradition. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The laurel (leaves) signifies victory over persecution and suffering; the […]
Happy New (Church) Year! One of the themes of Advent is “Hope”. It’s a hope that’s not just characteristic of human beings but of the wider creation. Romans 8:19 tells […]
The Christian Tradition helps us learn to listen to the book of creation. Christian spirituality is replete with practices that move our bodies to contemplation in words and silence. Liturgical […]
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca”, which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]
In the Bible, angels are often described as human-like figures, and are never said to have wings. The depiction of angels with wings emerged notably in the 3rd – 4th […]
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca”, which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]
Health can be defined in various ways, each with its own nuances and implications. These include: Absence of disease—This is a traditional biomedical perspective, focusing on the absence of physical […]
Each year, October 18 is the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist. Saint Luke is the patron saint of physicians and surgeons. He was a physician himself, as well as […]