Did you know? (Sunday, December 17, 2023)
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 […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 10, 2023)
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 […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, December 3, 2023)
As members of the Anglican Church we believe that Christ will come again in Glory to judge the living and the dead. At His coming God will raise us up […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 26, 2023)
The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” It’s inspired by the words of the prophet Amos who cried out: “But let justice roll […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 19, 2023)
Our Caribbean is at a huge risk due to the rise in the planet’s temperature and its associated conditions. Human and non-human activities are the cause. The primary contributor to […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 12, 2023)
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 […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 5, 2023)
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He expressed his devotion to God through the attention and care he gave to all of God’s […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 29, 2023)
The Anglican church recognizes three ordained ministries: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops are the highest-ranking clergy members and are responsible for overseeing a geographic region known as a diocese. They […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 22, 2023)
In his book “A Ray of Darkness,” Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury critiques the common view of vocation as a “theatrical casting” event. Williams argues that the “God finding […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 15, 2023)
The word ‘vocation’ comes from the Latin word that means ‘calling’. For the Christian a vocation is not just something that God calls us to do, it is also the […]