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…
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,…
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
We discuss the service of Morning Prayer and using the Lectionary. Week 1: History and a Bird’s Eye View
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer Morning Prayer begins on page 3, BCP Psalm 27, page 371 OT Lesson: Exodus 34:29-end Canticle: Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini, page 11 Holy Communion (Ante-Communion), page 67 Collect for the Transfiguration of Christ, page 247 Epistle: 2 Peter 1:13, page 248 Gospel: Luke 9:28, page 248…
Processional – Hymn #395 “Lord of our Life” Holy Communion begins on page 67, BCP Collect of the Day: Trinity 7 – Page 198, BCP Epistle: Romans 6:19ff – Page 198, BCP Gospel: Mark 8:1ff – Page 199, BCP Recessional – Hymn #542 “Jesus Shall Reign”