J. Bartolo Cruz

Holy Wednesday

Holy Wednesday Reflection: Covenant Redemption of the Whole Man

By J. Bartolo Cruz | April 5, 2023

This Wednesday before Easter, we find ourselves in the midst of Holy Week, anticipating Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday,…

A Reflection on Ember Days, or Embertide

By J. Bartolo Cruz | March 3, 2023

What are Ember Days? In the Anglican Church, Ember Days are days for prayer, fasting and abstinence, and acts of…

The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

By J. Bartolo Cruz | January 25, 2023

On January 25, we commemorate the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul to reflect on God’s sovereign work in using him as an instrument to convey the Gospel in both his life and doctrine. Writing a considerable portion of the New Testament, there’s no Christian whose faith isn’t touched by the testimony and ministry of St. Paul.

Compline

By J. Bartolo Cruz | January 21, 2023

From the Book of Occasional Services, Copyright © 2011 by the Reformed Episcopal Church. All rights reserved. An Order for…

Prayers at Mid-Day

By J. Bartolo Cruz | January 21, 2023

From the Book of Occasional Services, Copyright © 2011 by the Reformed Episcopal Church. All rights reserved. Minister. O God,…