Category: Church Seasons
The Stone which the builders rejected
The Stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord. A marvel in our eyes. Glory to the Father, glory to the Son, glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen. The Stone – a...
Read MorePs 115 with commentary
Psalm 115 Commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly Ps 115: The blessing cup that we bless is a communion with Christ. Acknowledgements: Psalm 115: words (c) the Grail, England;...
Read MorePalm Sunday 2026
Psalm 21 Commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly The complete text of Psalm 21 is both beautiful and terrifying. The mention of King David in the superscription leads scholars to see the original psalm...
Read MorePs 94 with Commentary
Ps 94 Commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly ‘Listen to the voice of God. Harden not your heart. Psalm 94 has two parts and even two voices addressing us. The first part is a welcoming voice, calling us three times to “come in”...
Read MoreArchdiocese of Glasgow – 2026 Service to Welcome new Members and Candidates for Baptism
Some might claim that people are not queuing up to join the church but that was exactly what they were doing at this lovely affirming service on 22nd February, the First Sunday of Lent. Over 120 people, from a wide range of ages...
Read MoreCarols for Peace 2025
The annual Carols for Peace service in the City Chambers on 14th December, organised by Glasgow Churches Together (GCT) and hosted by the City Council, also marked the final service for Glasgow 850. As people gathered for the...
Read MoreAll Souls Day 2025
Remember those Remember those, O Lord, who in your peace have died, yet may not gain love’s high reward till love is purified! With you they faced death’s night, sealed with your vic’try sign, soon may the splendour of your...
Read MoreFuneral: Remember those
Remember those, O Lord, who in your peace have died, yet may not gain love’s high reward till love is purified. With you they faced death’s night, sealed with your vict’ry sign, soon may the splendour of your...
Read MoreMass of Chrism 2025
St Andrew’s Cathedral was packed for the Mass of Chrism on Holy Thursday, belying (as had the RCIA service at the beginning of Lenten) the pessimistic who see only apathy. People were there to support their Archbishop and their...
Read MoreRite of Election and Rite of Recognition and Call to Continuing Conversion 2025
This lovely service (known colloquially as the RCIA service) at which catechumens and candidates for full communion with the Catholic church are formally and publicly welcomed by the Archbishop took place at St Andrew’s...
Read MoreGood Friday St Leo’s
Good Friday Lord, by shedding his blood for us, your Son, Jesus Christ established the paschal mystery. In your goodness, make us holy and watch over us always. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen ...
Read MoreEaster Vigil 2025
The Easter Vigil 2025 Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End Yesterday and Today Christ is Risen Rejoice, heavenly powers, sing, choirs angels. Exult, all creation, around God’s throne. Jesus Christ our...
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