There are some who use this story to lambaste Martha and praise Mary telling us to learn from Martha’s mistake and Mary’s example.
I think that is overly simplistic.
Both Martha and Mary were doing good things. The situation, however, Continue reading
The Bible say
s that “God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). I have always found that verse to be comforting. After all, it begins by reminding me that God loves us. Then the other day I was out taking photos, and another thought came to mind. Continue reading
My earliest church experience was in a small King James Baptist Church. I loved that congregation. They did many things for me, but most importantly they introduced me to Jesus. The pastor there was a man by the name of Continue reading
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 6 – What is that weird silk bracelet thingy on your wrist? This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that?
First, I invite you to Part 1 where you will you can read my disclaimer as to the accuracy of any assigned values to vestments. If you do not want to go to that entry, the disclaimer is also copied at the end of this installment.
In Part 5, I discussed the Zucchetto and Biretta – two different types of hat your priest may be wearing when in vestments. In this installment, I will discuss the Maniple Continue reading
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 5 – What is on your head? This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that?
First, I invite you to Part 1 where you will you can read my disclaimer as to the accuracy of any assigned values to vestments. If you do not want to go to that entry, the disclaimer is also copied at the end of this installment.
In Part 4, I discussed the Chasuble – that poncho-like garment the priest wears when celebrating the Eucharist. In this installment, I will discuss the zucchetto and biretta.
Zucchetto by House of Hansen http://www.thehouseofhansen.com
The zucchetto is the small skullcap which is nearly identical to Continue reading
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 4. This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that?
First, I invite you to Part 1 where you will you can read my disclaimer as to the accuracy of any assigned values to vestments. If you do not want to go to that entry, the disclaimer is also copied at the end of this installment.
St Francis on the front with Crosses on the Back www.Chasubles24.com
In Part 3, I discussed the Stole and the Tippet – those scarf like items hanging around a priest’s neck. In this installment, I will discuss the next layer of vestments, the Chasuble. The chasuble is the poncho-like garment the priest wears when celebrating the Eucharist.
Before going further I will point out that if your priest is Continue reading
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 3. This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that?
Image from Pintrest
First, I invite you to Part 1 where you will you can read my disclaimer as to the accuracy of any assigned values to vestments. If you do not want to go to that entry, the disclaimer is also copied at the end of this installment.
In Part 2, I discussed the Alb/Surplice/Cotta – those white gowns/robes that priests wear over their black street clothes and/or cassocks. Next comes that scarf hanging around their necks – what is that and why wear it?
There are actually a couple of different things your priest may be wearing around his neck. Almost all liturgical churches (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, and even some Protestant denominations) make use of the Stole. In the Anglican Church, there is also Continue reading
Wearing a surplice for a baptismal service at an Army chapel.
Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 2. This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? Continue reading
The little girl asked me – Why are you dressed like that?
It is an understandable question. She had never seen a priest in vestments before. Not only that – even if she had, it is unlikely that she Continue reading
The Atonement is about us being one with God. In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment. If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what it means? Continue reading
