We discuss the messy and often confusing Rite of Confirmation, including its history, the differences between East and West, Classical Anglican approaches, and some modern developments. Drew Keane’s Essay mentioned in the class: https://northamanglican.com/confirmation-in-classical-anglicanism/ Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany Week…
According to the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter. Rev. Canon Isaac J. Rehberg officiating. Opening Hymn: #279, verses 1,2 “Praise to the Lord” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 49 (Page 400,…
We discuss Baptism in the classical BCP tradition, including why the Reformers considered it one of two Sacraments, why we baptize infants, and the theology behind our liturgy. 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…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #277 “From All that Dwell Below the Sky” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 19 (Page 363, BCP; Page 21, Psalter); 24 (Page…
We conclude last week’s discussion on the Propers with a few case studies on the themes of the Propers. We then discuss the cycle of Feasting and Fasting in the Book of Common Prayer. Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, and St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #415 “Jesus, Lover of my Soul” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 102:15-end (Page 465, BCP; Page 141, Psalter); 146 (Page 522, BCP; Page 211,…
We discuss the Eucharistic Lectionary, its development and use, both in the historic 1-year form and the modern 3-year form. 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
According to the American 1928 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #151 “Awake, my Soul” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalm 33 (Page 378, BCP; Page 39, Psalter) 1st Lesson: Job…
We discuss Martin Thornton’s idea of the Book of Common Prayer as a Regula (i.e. Rule of Life) and Abp. Cranmer’s threefold triad of Sin, Grace, and Faith in Holy Communion Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany