When a church building is destroyed by fire, whether accidentally or deliberately, the church hurts: it grieves a loss, becomes homeless, wanders in the wilderness — but it survives nonetheless.
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Pope Benedict on the new translation and the Anglican provision
Finally, I should like to speak to you about two specific matters that affect your episcopal ministry at this time. One is the imminent publication of the new translation of the Roman Missal. The other matter [is] the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus.
Read moreA procession, paper, and poise
Here is Evensong in Westminster Abbey with Archbishop Williams and Pope Benedict XVI. Watch the taller nun.
Read moreScottish Episcopal inclusive language liturgy
The Scottish Episcopal Church has approved an optional order of worship which eliminates masculine language for God in liturgical texts.
Read moreAdding Insult to Injury; or, “And also with….”
Just in case you thought Episcopalians hadn’t noticed….
Read moreNew rite for Episcopalians
PrayTell allows itself some, but not too much, coverage of “culture war” issues.
Read moreWhat does the mouse… er, ah, uhm… the dog eat?
If “the mouse or dog does not touch Christ’s body in its proper species, but only as to its sacramental species,” what’s the big deal if a dog is given communion?
Read moreLifelong Nourishment by Baroness James
We live in an age imbued with a restless desire for change. It sometimes seems that nothing old, nothing well established, nothing which has evolved through centuries of experience and loving use escapes our urge to diminish, revise or abolish it.
Read moreMitregate
When Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori preached and presided at a Eucharist June 13 at Southwark Cathedral in London, she carried her mitre, or bishop’s hat, rather than wear it.
Read moreBe nice – even at weddings
Vicars in the Church of England are instructed to be more welcoming and allow for a more casual attitude at weddings.
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