Archbishop Gregory Calls for Mandatory Vaccination
Archbishop of the West Indies, The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, is urging the Government of Jamaica to embrace mandatory vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, in the national interest, as has been done in other jurisdictions. Archbishop Gregory’s call in an article titled “Leadership and the Pursuit of the Common Good,” …
Saint Michael and All Angels
September 29 Genesis 28:10-17 Revelation 12:7-12 John 1:47-51 Psalm 103 or 103:19-22 The Collect Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they …
Take the COVID-19 Vaccine Archbishop Gregory and MU Worldwide President Urge the Province
The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the West Indies and Mrs. Sheran Harper, Mothers’ Union Worldwide President, have issued an urgent appeal for members of the Province of the West Indies to take the COVID-19 vaccines now being administered across the Region. In a joint Statement, Archbishop Gregory and …
‘Without discipleship, we’re in trouble’ says Jamaican Bishop
Archbishop Howard Gregory says he is still searching and growing as a disciple after 20 years as a bishop. The Most Revd Howard Gregory is the Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, and Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies. He talked to the Lambeth Conference team about …
God’s love extends to all
“Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” (Mark 7:28) Take a Moment to Ponder The story of the Syro-Phoenician woman goes a long way in cementing the fact that God’s love extends to us all. We are told that God shows no partiality, and …
Christ-like beauty
James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 The Butterfly and the Spider – An adaptation of Aesop’s Fable A butterfly and a spider were both in the same area of a forest, each going about their own business. The butterfly fluttered close to the spider, singing a song about how beautiful she was. …
Persevering in difficult times.
Bible Lesson: My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1: 2-4 Take a Moment …
We can still Rejoice!
“My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Take a …
Affairs of the Heart
Bible Verse For from within, out of the hearts of people, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries……pride and foolishness. Mark 7 : 21 &22 Take a Moment to Ponder One of the things that we should appreciate about the Liturgy in the Anglican Church, is that it calls upon us to examine …
Embracing the Social Gospel
The Passage “…He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place…” Luke 4: 16-17 Take a Moment to Ponder The passage is found in the gospel reading (Luke 4:16-19) for Emancipation. It also includes a quote from Isaiah …
Diocese and Province Step up Focus on Social Violence
Social Violence in the Caribbean will be the focus of a Webinar to be hosted this evening, July 29, by The Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands for the Church in the Province of The West Indies. The Webinar, which will begin at 6.30 pm in Jamaica, 5.30 pm …