Our Lenten Journey
Daily Reflections for Lent 2021The St. Jude’s Writers CLICK HERE FOR MESSAGE FROM REV JACKSON ASH WEDNESDAY Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar …
Sermon Preached by Archbishop Howard Gregory
At the Retirement Diocesan Service for Bishop Robert Thompson and the laying of a plaque in memory of Bishop Alfred Reid At the Cathedral Church on February 7, 2021 Let us pray. Almighty God, from whom every good prayer comes, and who pours out on all who desire it the …
Recognition Service for Bishops Thompson and Reid
The ministry of retired Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson; and the late Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, The Rt. Rev. and Hon. Alfred Reid, who together served the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands for a combined 98 years, will be celebrated at …
Epiphany (season) Homily with Archbishop
Last Sunday after Epiphany Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Third Sunday after Epiphany Second Sunday after Epiphany First Sunday after Epiphany – Baptism of our Lord
All glory to the Light
Wednesday, 06 January 2021 All glory to the Light Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6 Scripture: “Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice” (Isaiah 60:5) Reflection: Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, which marks the end of the …
Knowledge quickened with Love
Monday, 04 January 2021 Knowledge quickened with Love Reading: Sirach 24: 1-12 Scripture:“From eternity, in the beginning, he created me, and for eternity I shall not cease to exist.” (Sirach 24:9) Reflection: We do not always have a second Sunday after Christmas Day, as this depends on the day of the week …
The God who makes us smile
St. Jude’s Church The Second Sunday after Christmas Day, Year B 03 January 2021 The God who makes us smile The Collect: O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of Him who humbled Himself to …
The One True Light
St. Jude’s Church Saturday, 02 January 2021 The One True Light Hymn #300: Christ is the world’s true light, its Captain of Salvation (CPWI Hymnal #300) Verse 1: Christ is the world’s true light, its Captain of Salvation, the Daystar clear and bright of every race and nation. Reflection: Jesus …
They that serve the Lord
Friday, 01 January 2021 They that serve the Lord Reading: Luke 2: 22-40 Scripture: “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.” (Luke 2:40) Reflection: So many of the things we thought would happen in 2020 did not happen, and some even …
A Time for Everything
Thursday, 31 December 2020 A time for everything Reading: Luke 2: 22 – 40 Scripture:“…for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” (Luke 2: 30-32) Reflection:Rajini Coore’s article …
The Redemption Plan
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 The Redemption Plan Reading: Galatians 4: 4-7 Scripture: “And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.” (Galatians …
Rejoice in the Lord
Monday, 28 December 2020 Rejoice in the Lord Reading: Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Scripture: “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God…” (Isaiah 61: 10a) Reflection: This passage from Isaiah, written at the end of the Babylonian Exile, is a reminder of the love that the …