Interrupting the Silence

Unwedded Bride, Agni Parthene, O Virgin Pure

October 30, 2009

Refrain: Rejoice, O Unwedded Bride! O Virgin pure, immaculate/ O Lady Theotokos O Virgin Mother, Queen of all/ and fleece which is all dewy More radiant than the rays of sun/ and higher than the heavens Delight of virgin choruses/ superior to Angels. Much brighter than the firmament/ and purer than the sun’s light More Read more
The Feast of All Saints

October 29, 2009

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love Read more
Bless the Lord (Taize)

October 26, 2009

Bless the Lord my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord my soul, who leads me into life. “Since my youth, I think that I have never lost the intuition that community life could be a sign that God is love, and love alone. Gradually the conviction took shape in me that it Read more
Sobriety, the Guardian of the Spirit

October 26, 2009

Sobriety is a guardian of the spirit. It stands on guard day and night at the gates of the heart, to sort out the thoughts that present themselves, to listen to their suggestions and to observe their intrigues. In the first place, control the imagination strictly: it is the only route by which Satan can Read more
The Protection of Archangel Michael

October 22, 2009

Blessed Michael Archangel, defend us in the battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and you, O Prince of the heavenly host, cast down into hell Satan and all evil spirits, who wander the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Hymn of Read more
A Psalm of Thanksgiving

October 19, 2009

This Psalm of Thanksgiving was arranged by Bishop BASIL (Essey). The words and music are available here. Read more

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My name is Mike Marsh. I am a priest of the Episcopal Church. I retired from active parish ministry in 2025 after serving twenty-two years in The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.

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