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The Whys and Hows of Confession

Following is the transcript of a video presentation on the “basics” of the Anglican Rite of Reconciliation prepared for Apostles Anglican Church. Confession. What images, what thoughts, what concerns, what questions arise when you think about the Rite of Confession? … Continue reading →

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St. Alban, First Martyr of Britain

Alleluia. Let us worship and adore the true and living God, who created all things.O come, let us adore him. Alleluia. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. CollectAlmighty God, by … Continue reading →

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Theology and Guns

IntroductionWith the rest of our country, I grieve the recent spate of mass shootings in our country. Regrettably, it is nothing new; we have a growing, bloody history of such tragic events, not to mention the “routine” killing of individuals … Continue reading →

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Impossible Things: A Homily on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ

ALICE LAUGHED: “There’s no use trying,” she said; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was younger, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Sacramental Confession: An Apologia

THE PRACTICE OF SACRAMENTAL CONFESSIONin theANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE SOUTH Though the Reconciliation of Penitents (Confession) is not identified as a Dominical Sacrament in the formularies of the Anglican Church, it is nonetheless a recognized ecclesiastical sacrament administered by the … Continue reading →

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The Strange Ending of Mark’s Gospel

(Is 52:7-10 / Ps 2 / Eph 4:7-8, 11-16 / Mk 16:15-20) Collect of Saint MarkAlmighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ: We thank you for his … Continue reading →

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Rise Up

Easter Wednesday, 20 April 2022(Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 118:19-24, Luke 24:13-35 Collect for Wednesday of Easter WeekO God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may … Continue reading →

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The Seal of the Confessional

The Seal of the Confessional: A Priest’s Perspective Given the appropriate and necessary commitment to protect the vulnerable in our churches and in society at large from sexual abuse, some in the church think it equally necessary to dispense with … Continue reading →

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Transgenderism

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lia Thomas recently became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title: first place in the women’s 500-yard freestyle. Public response … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard?

3 Lent: Luke 13:1-17 HAVE YOU HEARD? Has anyone told you yet? Did you catch the news this morning? If you have ever had someone start a conversation with a question like that, you know you’re in for something: good … Continue reading →

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