The tradition of blessing one’s home on or near the feast of the Epiphany (January 6) can be traced back to the Middle Ages.  Using blessed chalk, we mark the lintel of our front doorways with the inscription 20+C+M+B+21 calling to mind the magi who according to tradition are named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, who … Continue reading Chalking of the Doors

Good morning and welcome to this celebration of the Holy Eucharist for the feast of the Epiphany being commemorated this Sunday, January 3. We’re glad you’re here! Service starts at 10:30am and can be viewed on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnscraighurst. Later today the video will be posted directly here. Download the liturgy and pray along here: … Continue reading Worship for January 3

Offered to the glory of God and with thanksgiving for the faithful of this parish. “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) About one year ago I entered a church … Continue reading A Homily for Christmas Day