Literature or sacred Scriptures?
Read moreAuthor: Richard Giles
Richard is an Anglican priest who has served on both sides of the Atlantic, latterly as dean of the Episcopal Cathedral in Philadelphia, where he oversaw a radical renovation of the building's interior. His specialism is the design of liturgical space, and his books 'Re-Pitching the Tent' and 'Creating Uncommon Worship' are published by Liturgical Press. He now lives in Tynemouth, UK.
Food from the Cupboard
The surprise came at the communion when, having communicated himself, the priest went immediately to the tabernacle at the apse to bring the Reserved Sacrament to the altar for the communion of the faithful.
Read moreRoyal Wedding Liturgy
The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton was a fairytale event in a troubled world. They are a highly popular young couple and everyone wishes them well. All the more disappointing therefore was the fact that the wedding rite seemed so far adrift from people of their age group, and from the life of the Church as regular worshippers know it.
Read moreGenerosity of Spirit
There are ways, when we design or re-design our liturgical spaces, in which buildings set aside for Christian worship might be made more hospitable to all seekers after God, particularly to those of other Abrahamic faiths… This is a corrective of vital importance in this age when extremism threatens to engulf all three Abrahamic religions, and when mutual suspicion and arrogant dismissal is so often the order of the day.
Read moreStations of the Cross
Although I find new liturgical architecture generally inspiring, one feature of new church buildings which usually leaves much to be desired is the treatment of the Stations by which the faithful are enabled to follow the way of the Cross.
Read moreRoman Catholic/Anglican Relations
“We have travelled a very long way in the last 40 years – backwards.”
Read moreEast & West
While on holiday in the Dodecanese recently I made my way each Sunday to the town’s church to attend the Divine Liturgy according to the Greek Orthodox Rite. Here are a few observations based just on two Sundays on one Greek island.
Read moreSummer “What We’re Reading” Wednesday
Having seen ‘Oh What a Lovely War’ on the stage recently, a musical which satirises the senseless carnage of World War I, I felt the need to read in detail about how the War began and how it was conducted.
Read moreThe Challenge of Non-Liturgical Churches
Here is a veritable army of new Christians, springing up everywhere, who have apparently, as far as worship is concerned, turned their back on all we hold dear in the liturgical churches.
Read moreA Response to my Critics
At the suggestion of Fr Anthony Ruff, I would like to respond to at least some of the comments made, both in relation to my posting and to Paul Inwood’s insightful and wise thoughts.
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