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…
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…
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:…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…