Passing Peace: Lenten Meditation, 3/18/2013
[…] we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen (A Prayer attributed to St. Francis, Book of Common Prayer, p. 833).
Picture This Scene…, Easter 6 (C) – 2010
[…] to yoga class, soccer games, or just sleep in instead. Author Reggie McNeal, in his book The Present Future, describes people like Samantha: âThe faithful, maybe silently or not so […]
AdventWord 2019: 16. Learn
[…] to pick up your nametag to the foundational information in our Constitution and the Prayer Book), the gatherings would not be possible. Without the gatherings, we would not fully understand […]
Bulletin Insert: Epiphany 4 (B) – The Feast of the Presentation – January 31, 2021
Each year on February 2, the church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, also known as the Feast of the Purification, and Candlemas. This feast […]
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[…] lessons for commemorations in the calendar that do not have propers appointed by the Prayer Book, such as Nicholas Ferrar (Dec. 1) and John Henry Hobart (Sept. 12). Lesser Feasts […]
Who Hasn’t Been Impressed…, Lent 1 (B) – 2006
[…] gift of freedom. God has made humankind in Godâs image. That is, according to The Book of Common Prayer, God has made us free to make choices: to love, to create, to reason, […]
December 9 – A Sign for You: A Word
[…] of the book. Or perhaps more accurately, a people of the books. Scripture and our Book of Common Prayer, first and foremost. And then we are the people of Constitutions, Canons, Journals, and […]
Service and Sacrifice: Lenten Meditation, 3/28/2013
[…] both night and day,who work while others sleep, and grant that we may neverforget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 134).
Struggling Towards Peace: Advent Meditation, 12/7/2012
[…] will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 123).
A Lenten Journey of Restoration*
[…] the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.” (Ash Wednesday, Book of Common Prayer, 264) * This story was written with permission and in consultation with the student […]
According to Those Who…, Trinity Sunday (C) – 2007
[…] eminent scholars wrestled with its significance. The Creed of Saint Athanasius â found in the Book of Common Prayer on page 864 â describes in fine theological detail and precision the authoritative meaning […]
Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music releases survey on two marriage liturgies
[…] Blessing of a Marriage 2—is a gender-neutral version of the marriage service in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. The other—The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage—was originally approved in 2012 for blessing […]
The Fact That We Have…, Independence Day – 2006
[…] So it is we gather to reflect and pray on this our Independence Day. The Book of Common Prayer recommends that we pray either to âhave grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness […]
Lenten Series: Week 3 Values-Based Conversations
[…] on the way, that we may know you in the scriptures, in the breaking of bread, and in the hearts of all whom we meet. Amen.” (St. Augustine’s Prayer Book, Forward Movement)
A rousing call to action from one of the nation's foremost religious leaders
[…] Shalom. Joan Chittister, OSB, is an international lecturer and award-winning author of more than thirty-five books, including The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully. She is founder and executive director […]
Beauty and Power, Truth and Good: A 21st Century Quest for the Real
[…] Psalm 16:7 e.g., Black Elk Speaks The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams., originally published 1922, Avon Books. http://www.absolute1.net/the-velveteen-rabbit.html fide Plato John Donne, Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation 17. 1624 Tickle, The […]
A Lenten Reflection on Repentance
[…] with sincere hearts believe his holy Gospel.” – The Absolution in the Ash Wednesday rite, Book of Common Prayer, page 269 I suspect that for many modern Christians, “repentance” is a notion […]
Psalm 23 & Peace: Advent Meditation, 12/5/2012
[…] him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 173).
The Episcopal Church Grant Report: SewGreen@Rochester Encounters Success (Part 3)
[…] is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as a servant to those in need” (The Book of Common Prayer, 856). Whether talking with, reading from, or otherwise interacting with Deacon Carney, it becomes […]
Bulletin Insert: Advent 2 (C) – Second Week of Advent: Journeying with Family and Friends – December 5, 2021
As we continue our Advent walk, we invite you to see the Way of Love as a journey that can expand to include family and friends. Mary said “yes” to […]