The Carpenter's Nail

“IT is not the act of a good disciple,” says Saint John of the Cross, “to flee from the Cross in order to enjoy the sweetness of an easy piety.”  So here above all, by the Crucifix and what it means to us, we test the quality of our discipleship.  What we think about the… Continue reading Good Friday: The Cross and Its Demands – Evelyn Underhill

Good Friday  On this day the ministers enter in silence. All then kneel for silent prayer, after which the Celebrant stands andbegins the liturgy with the Collect of the Day. Immediately before the Collect, the Celebrant may say             Blessed be our God.People     For ever and ever. Amen. Let us pray. Almighty God, we pray… Continue reading Good Friday Liturgy with Readings

Worship Notes – Maundy Thursday April 9, 2020 – Evening Prayer The Book of Common Prayer, Page 115 Hymns 495 and 171 found at end of this service leaflet Read in Unison: Yours is the day, O God, yours also the night; you establishedthe moon and the sun. You fixed all the boundaries of theearth;… Continue reading Maundy Thursday Evening Prayer – St Marks Shreveport {Complete Service}

ALL gardeners know the importance of good root development before we force the leaves and flowers.  So our life in God should be deeply rooted and grounded before we presume to expect to produce flowers and fruits; otherwise we risk shooting up into one of those lanky plants which can never do without a stick.… Continue reading Wednesday in Holy Week: Union with God – Evelyn Underhill