This Sunday’s Gospel…, Proper 22 (B) – 1997
[…] is full of choices. Let us live in response to that good gift. In the Book of Common Prayer, in an Outline of the Faith, sometimes called the Catechism, (page 841) our human […]
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).
The Beginning, Christmas Day (I) – 2021
[…] born and lived, were plagued by ignorance and selfishness, and eventually died. In St. Athanasius’ book On the Incarnation, he asks why it is that God let this happen. Couldn’t […]
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 […]
The Angels Have Sung…, St. Stephen – 1996
[…] messengers. Listen even to the language of the readings: Blood, desolation, killing, disaster. Yes, the Book of Common Prayer is perfectly aware that all this is anything but “Christmasy.” It is, however, true […]
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 […]
GC81 Daily Update: Thursday, June 27
Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, the site of The Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention, which runs through June 28 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. These daily updates from the Office […]
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)
Bible Study: Advent 3 (B) – 2014
[…] to be called to witness to God’s work. Read the Song of Miriam in the book of Exodus and the Song of Hannah in First Samuel. What do the three […]
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 […]
Moses Has Had It…, Proper 21 (B) – 1997
[…] of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. ( Book of Common Prayer, 308) In so welcoming a new Christian into our midst, we are saying what […]
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 […]
Even Listening Attentively…, Proper 22 (C) – 2010
[…] can do something about it? Perhaps this is why we do not ordinarily find the Book of Lamentations in Hebrew scripture very useful, either in church or at home. The […]
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).
God’s Ongoing and Enduring Drama of Love and Adventure, Ascension Day – 2012
[…] Gospel According to Luke, he also wrote The Acts of the Apostles. He prefaces both books with thanks to his patron Theophilus, whose name means in Greek “lover of God.” […]
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 […]