December 2, 2020 Advent Season “As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #2 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 4, BCP Venite w/Advent Antiphon (Page 8, BCP; Page 324, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 46, 97 (Pages 397, 460, BCP; Pages 61, 134,…
25 November 2020 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) I write to you from Nigeria. God willing, I should be back in Houston on Friday for a belated Thanksgiving celebration. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #356 “At the Name of Jesus” verses 1-3 Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalm 145 (Page 520, BCP; Page 209, Psalter) 1st…
In which we discuss the history of ordination rites, the Preface to the BCP Ordinal, and the ordering of Deacons and Priests. Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany Week 4: Holy Communion and Regula Week 5: The Propers Week 6:…
(The 2nd Sunday Before Advent) According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, and St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #282 “Praise, my Soul” verses 1-2 Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 93, 98 (Pages 457, 461, BCP; Pages 131,…
We conclude our discussion of the BCP Funeral Rites with a discussion of the Burial Service, the Propers for a Funeral Mass, and why All Souls Day was removed from the classical BCP Calendar. Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great…
November 10, 2020 A WORD OF COUNSEL FOR OUR TIMES- By Bishop Felix Orji “Those who invest all of their spiritual energies in politics will reap the whirlwind. The evidence is all around us- the paroxysms of inchoate, infantile rage suffered by those who have turned fallible politicians into saviors and devils, godlike avatars of…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #289 “O God Our Help in Ages Past” verses 1-3 Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalm 147 (Pages 522, BCP; Pages 212, Psalter)…