Author Archives: frjosephhuneycutt

I was blessed to carry the cross for the Crucifixion re-enactment during last night’s Twelve Gospels service. (Pictured here, courtesy Greg Quartaro, heading through the narthex.) I hadn’t expected the honour, but was asked to carry it just before the … Continue reading →

Lots o’ bloggers have been shinin’ the light on the latest column by tmatt. I meant to, but the Church Calender had other plans. 🙂 Anyway, just in case you’ve not read it: HERE’S A COPY.

As most of you know, the priest prays many prayers in secret. That’s why you’ve probably never heard the “all wobbly” part following the “Command!” at the Presanctified Liturgy. Its purpose, especially this time of year, is to make all … Continue reading →

From lips defiled and a vile heart,from an impure tongue and a soul defiled,receive my prayer, O my Christ,and do not despise my words,my appearance,nor my shamelessness.Grant me boldness, my Christ,to say what I desire.Even more, teach mewhat to do … Continue reading →

O Most Merciful Master, we sing and magnify Thee, the sinless God, Who hast willingly suffered and accepted passion in the flesh for our sakes. For when the glorious Disciples were made bright at the supper and the washing of … Continue reading →