In which we discuss the rite of Confirmation, how it relates to Holy Communion, and how it differs from the Laying on of Hands at Ordination. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week…
Text: Luke 5:1-11 A few days ago, I was reading an article about the rise of “burnout” among young professionals, folks who are currently in their twenties and thirties. According to this article, the combination of changes in technology, the economy, and society has led to a situation where young professionals are often always “on…
In which we begin a discussion of the “Doctrines of Grace” from the Anglican perspective: Original Sin, Free Will, Justification by Faith, Good Works, Works of Supererogation, Good Works before Justification, and Christ’s sinlessness. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8
In which we discuss what it means for the Church to be One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic; and then begin a discussion on Confirmation. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14…
Text: Romans 8:18-22 Today is the 4th Sunday after Trinity, when we continue with the “purgation of sin” part of the Trinitytide purgation, illumination, and unification cycle. There are two particular issues that come to light in today’s readings: vainglory and vanity. Now, most of us will have heard of these words, but if we’re…
In which we discuss the Old Testament and the Ecumenical Creeds. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6
The continuation of our discussion of the diocesan Catechism of the Anglican Diocese of the West. We briefly discuss the the “sacraments” of the Church and how they differ from the Dominical Sacraments. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10…
In which we discuss Christ’s Resurrection, the Holy Ghost, and the Canon of Scripture. Week 1
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7 For the last several weeks, I’ve mentioned that Trinitytide is the season that focuses on our Sanctification as we battle vice and build virtue in our walk with the Lord. The first two weeks of the season built the foundation with God’s love for us. That is, we get nowhere in…
Unless folks have been on an extended vacation from social media, regular readers of The North American Anglican will be aware that the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has finally released their long-awaited Book of Common Prayer (2019) (BCP2019). Since its release it has received both well-deserved praise and well-deserved criticism. Regular readers may also recall that I contributed to some…