Devotion & Study
All Christians are called to be regular in personal prayer and in their reading and study of Scripture. At St. Thomas, many opportunities for devotional and Scriptural study are provided.
Instruction in the Faith
Parish & Daily Devotionals
To support personal prayer and devotion, seasonal and daily devotionals are available from the Church. These include the Forward Day by Day booklets, and others.
In Advent and Lent each year, seasonal devotions are prepared to assist the whole parish in making corporate devotion, whether through the contemplation of the same Scriptural reflections, or through the joint memorization and prayer of Scripture.
In addition to physical devotions, online devotions are a wonderful way to get devotionals sent to your inbox each day. St. Thomas commends The Living Church Daily Devotional for use.
Bible Study
11:15 AM | Wednesdays
We believe that “Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation.” (BCP 868) As such it is important for individual Christians to be familiar with Holy Scripture. In addition to devotionals, our weekly Bible study group gathers to “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” the word of God. (BCP 184)
The Bible study group current meets following the 10:00 AM Mass.
Order of St. Luke
The Order of St. Luke is an international and ecumenical organization devoted to healing prayer. OSL members at St. Thomas meet together weekly to offer healing prayer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to those in any form of need. OSL members regularly participate in our weekday mass of intercession and healing, where we pray for all those in need and for the healing of the world, as well as offer the laying on of hands for any present who request it, and anointing with holy oil for those who are sick. The St. Thomas chapter of the Order is called the New Hope Healing Community. Further details can be found here.
The Order of St. Luke is quite active in the Diocese of Central Florida, and there are regular conferences, gatherings, and other events which members may participate in as a part of the wider Church community.
Quiet Days
Day-long retreats focused on teaching, prayer, and quiet reflection with God, are regularly offered throughout the year, particularly in Advent and Lent. These give believers an opportunity to step back from their regular rhythm of life and offer their time to hear what God is saying in their own lives.
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