One of the things that distinguishes Christianity from the other Abrahamic faiths of Judaism and Islam, is Christianity’s unique understanding of God as a Trinity. Christians, Jews and Muslims all believe that there is only one God, but Christians alone believe that, though God is one, God is three persons, the Father, the Son andContinue reading “Trinity Sunday 7th June, 2020”
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Propers for The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday 1st June 2020 (transferred from 31st May)
Entrance Antiphon Come, all you who fear God, and hear the great things the Lord has done for me. The Collect Mighty God,by whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with Mary and greeted her as the mother of the Lord,look with favour on you lowly servants that, with Mary, we may magnify your holy nameand rejoice toContinue reading “Propers for The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday 1st June 2020 (transferred from 31st May)”
Pentecost Sunday 31st May, 2020
As you all know, it’s the usual practice at both St Mark’s and St Gabriel’s to mark the birthdays of our members by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to them on the Sunday nearest their birthdays. And, if we were in church today, we’d have a ‘Happy Birthday’ to sing. Not necessarily for any of our members,Continue reading “Pentecost Sunday 31st May, 2020”