The Mirror of the Psalms By Bryan Owen Every once in a while, we hear words from a psalm in our corporate worship that trouble or shock us. It’s pretty rare that this happens in the eucharistic lectionary appointed for Sundays. But ... Read More...
Privilege, Prayer, & Perspective – At Gunpoint By Peter M. Antoci At 5:50 a.m. on Memorial Day, I was still asleep in my bed, blissfully unaware that the day had already begun. I was unaware that the sun was up, that the birds were chirping, and that thr... Read More...
The Melancholy of Gethsemane: Honest Reflections on Priestly Ministry This is the melancholy of Gethsemane: the realization that the road ahead to God lies through moments of despondency, “accompanied” by people too tired themselves even to stay awake while you cry out in frustration.
Wait for It: Praying the Psalms in Community The irony for the officiant is that the only way to promote harmony among the various voices at prayer is to focus on their own. The role of the officiant is to pray through the chaos so the chaos can eventually find order through the prayers. The officiant must be attentive to all who are praying, but not at the expense of their own prayers.
ACNA’s Renewed Coverdale Psalter We should not expect to hear BBC Evensongs using the Renewed Coverdale Psalter anytime soon, but it is a great option for contemporary North American parishes.
The Prayer Book and the Non-Denominational Pastor All I knew about the Anglicans was what Wikipedia had told me on the day before I applied.
The Daily Office The Daily Office is one of the acknowledged treasures of the Anglican tradition, and a central obligation of the clergy.
Glorious apparel Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, mightier is the LORD who dwells on high.
