The Society of Saint John the Evangelist is also known as the “Cowley Fathers.” Today one of our retired clergy sent me the link to the podcast of their Rule. He says, “The first rule was written by founder Fr. Richard Meux Benson, in the 19th century at Cowley, near […]
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File under: “No duh.” A recent survey of mainline Protestant clergy has proved that the rain falls down and that the Pope is Catholic. From the Episcopal News Service: Episcopal clergy take lead in staking out progressive positions By Mary Frances Schjonberg, March 06, 2009 [Episcopal News Service] A survey […]
On Twitter and need reminders to pray rather than eavesdrop on @stephenfry? Check out the feeds from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Prayer Feeds on Twitter We have set up the following prayer feeds on Twitter. twitter.com/praying4 (occasional news items for prayer) twitter.com/prayinghours (hourly feed of prayers taken from […]
My college roommates and I used to talk about earning “Purgatory points,” usually by putting up with a particularly obnoxious person. Well, apparently back in 2000 Pope John Paul II reintroduced indulgences and now Pope Benedict XVI has been authorizing further offers of indulgences, this year linked to the year […]
Point your browser to http://spiritofthe80s.tumblr.com/. @spiritofthe80s was following me on twitter and thus I stumbled upon his/her tumblr blog with GREAT oldies. Enjoy.
We are almost done with inauguration week. Almost. The National Prayer Service, a tradition which dates back to 1789, is happening today, but many prayers have been publicly offered this week and a few have generated great discussion even before they were offered. First it was announced that Rick Warren […]
I am sure most readers of this blog are already aware of the news but Fr Neuhaus has fallen asleep, as our great epistolator would say. “May light perpetual shine upon him.” Richard John Neuhaus, 1936–2009 By Joseph Bottum Thursday, January 8, 2009, 10:15 AM Our great, good friend is […]
I encourage any interested in the question of what is “evangelicalism” today to read this blog post. I will only add that I find myself in complete agreement with the author’s position as stated. Two Streams of Evangelicalism in the 21st Century Please answer the following question: What is the […]
It is Christmas Eve and we have an ice storm, I have a fractured thumb and a sermon to write for the 11 pm service. So of course I went out to take pictures. Have a blessed Christmas everyone! O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with […]