In 1783 the Anglican parishes in the infant United States were in severe disarray. There were no bishops on the continent, and some were even beginning to consider abandoning the very concept of Apostolic Succession. The priests William White and Samuel Seabury, a former Royal Army chaplain, exchanged a series of letters about the future... Continue Reading →
Review of a Western Rite Liturgy
I have recently had the opportunity to examine one of the liturgies in use by the Western Rite Orthodox and must admit to no little surprise. Let me begin with some simple factual observations. To begin with, the liturgy includes with it a traditional Gregorian chant setting, the Missa de Angelis. In terms of order,... Continue Reading →
Quo Vadis?
A common question amongst Anglicans these days—indeed, it has been for many years now—is “where ought we to go?” As a matter of fact, I ran an online discussion forum for over a decade where this was the most discussed topic. The landscape has changed quite a bit in the last couple years, however; not... Continue Reading →
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