Category: Liturgy

Christian Life and Practice, Liturgy

A Prayer And A Pledge For The 2020 Presidential Election

The following liturgy and pledge were prepared after a conversation the vestry (the parish’s governing body) had about how we want to be toward one another in the time leading up to the 2020 presidential election and afterwards. The liturgy incorporates a theme expressed in my sermon, We Are Nineveh. The vestry and clergy of St. Philip’s are taking the pledge and inviting others to … Continue reading A Prayer And A Pledge For The 2020 Presidential Election

Michael K. Marsh4 Comments
Liturgy, Prayer

Blessing Of The Backpacks: A Prayer For The Start Of School

Liturgies and prayer often mark moments of transition. Baptism, marriage, confirmation, and reconciliation are examples of that. What about beginning the new school year? It also is a time of transition. The new year represents growth and change; moving to a new classroom, school, or town; more responsibility and maturity. Below is one possibility for a blessing of the backpacks and a prayer for the … Continue reading Blessing Of The Backpacks: A Prayer For The Start Of School

Michael K. Marsh2 Comments
Christmas Proclamation, Christmas, Liturgy, Nativity of Jesus
Christmas, Liturgy

The Christmas Proclamation

The Christmas Proclamation as it is sometimes called comes from the Roman Martyrology. It is usually read on Christmas Eve before the Midnight Mass. The proclamation sets the birth of Jesus in relationship to events of the Old Testament as well as the Greek and Roman worlds. It is a way of dating Jesus’ birth different from modern dating systems. The National Catholic Register offers … Continue reading The Christmas Proclamation

Michael K. Marsh4 Comments
Nativity, Giotto, Christmas, Proclamation, Incarnation, Christmas Proclamation
Christmas, Liturgy

The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

The Christmas Proclamation as it is sometimes called comes from the Roman Martyrology. It is usually read on Christmas Eve before the Midnight Mass. The proclamation sets the birth of Jesus in relationship to events of the Old Testament as well as the Greek and Roman worlds. It is a way of dating Jesus’ birth different from modern dating systems. The National Catholic Register offers … Continue reading The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

Michael K. Marsh2 Comments
Epiphany, Epiphany Proclamation, Easter, Liturgical Calendar
Epiphany, Liturgical Feasts and Fasts, Liturgy

Epiphany Proclamation of Easter 2017

The Church has a couple of significant and meaningful traditions related to The Feast of the Epiphany. First, it is a common practice to bless homes on the Feast of the Epiphany and during the following week. One way of doing this is with chalk that has been blessed during the Epiphany Eucharist. Second, the ancient Church had a practice of announcing the dates of Easter … Continue reading Epiphany Proclamation of Easter 2017

Michael K. Marsh1 Comment
Nativity, Giotto, Christmas, Proclamation, Incarnation, Christmas Proclamation
Christmas, Liturgy

The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

The Christmas Proclamation as it is sometimes called comes from the Roman Martyrology. It is usually read on Christmas Eve before the Midnight Mass. The proclamation sets the birth of Jesus in relationship to events of the Old Testament as well as the Greek and Roman worlds. It is a way of dating Jesus’ birth different from modern dating systems. The National Catholic Register offers … Continue reading The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

Michael K. Marsh3 Comments
Prayer, Prayers for Turkey, Istanbul Airport Attack
Liturgy, Prayer

Prayers for Turkey and the World

O Lord of life, the God of our salvation, who bears our burdens: Our world has once again been shaken by violence, gunfire, and explosions; this time at the Istanbul airport. We are weary because of our groaning. Every night we flood our bed with tears and drench our couch with weeping. Our eyes waste away with grief. Our spirit shakes with terror. How long, … Continue reading Prayers for Turkey and the World

Michael K. Marsh4 Comments
Epiphany, House Blessing, Chalk, Blessing Chalk
Liturgical Feasts and Fasts, Liturgy

Epiphany House Blessing with Chalk

The Church has a custom of blessing homes (as well as proclaiming the date of Easter) on the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) and the week following. Family and friends gather to ask God’s blessing on their homes and those who live in or visit the home. It is an invitation for Jesus to be a daily guest in our home, our comings and … Continue reading Epiphany House Blessing with Chalk

Michael K. Marsh1 Comment