Category Archives: Lent

Resources for Maundy Thursday 2020

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

These are resources meant mainly for The Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, on the island of Crete in Greece, but others may find them helpful! As Common Worship puts it: Maundy Thursday (from mandatum, ‘commandment’, because of … Continue reading →

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Resources for Palm Sunday 2020

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

These are resources meant mainly for The Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, on the island of Crete in Greece, but others may find them helpful! The Diocese of Europe featured us in their website news this past … Continue reading →

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Passion in Exile

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

A Sermon that was NOT preached on Passion Sunday (The Fifth Sunday of Lent) during The Great Pandemic of 2020, at The Anglican Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, Crete on March 29, 2020 11:00 am The readings for … Continue reading →

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Prayer Resources for Passion Sunday in the Great Pandemic, March 29, 2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

Good Saturday afternoon from the village of Gavalohori, on the island of Crete, in the beautiful Republic of Greece. While we are under lockdown the Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, will not be able to meet, so … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation and Revolution

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

Some Thoughts on the Feast of the Annunciation March 25, 2020 during The Great Pandemic of 2020, If this were a Eucharist, the readings would be Isaiah 7:10-14,  Psalm 40:5-11, Hebrews 10:4-10, and Luke 1:26-38. “. . . the power … Continue reading →

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Family and Home in a Time of Pandemic

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

A Sermon that was NOT preached on Mothering Sunday (The Fourth Sunday of Lent) during The Great Pandemic of 2020, at The Anglican Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, Crete on March 22, 2020 11:00 am When Jesus saw … Continue reading →

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Resources for Prayer and Worship at Home on Mothering Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), March 22, 2020

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

Some resources for prayer and reflection for the people of God, especially those who are of the Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, Crete, Greece. We cannot meet this Sunday, and likely for many Sundays to come. We … Continue reading →

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Love in a Time of Pandemic

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

A sermon preached on The Third Sunday of Lent at The Anglican Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, Crete, March 15, 2020 11:00 am. The readings (Revised Common Lectionary, Year A) were: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and … Continue reading →

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The Grand Inquisitor and Us

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

A Sermon Preached on The First Sunday of Lent at The Anglican Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, Crete March 1, 2020 11:00 am The readings for this Sunday were:Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; and Matthew 4:1-11. … Continue reading →

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Blessed is the One Who Comes in The Name of the Lord: A Close Reading of Psalm 118

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Bruce Bryant-Scott

A Close Reading Every time we celebrate the Lord’s supper, we say or sing a verse from Psalm 118: “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD.” Every time we mark Palm Sunday, we remember how … Continue reading →

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