"We’re fighting a totalitarianism, we’re fighting a battle against evil, we're fighting against spirits that hate Jesus, hate the Church, hate the Father, and hate Christians. In a way, this is a wonderful privilege..."
~
@gavinashenden
,
@calvinrobinson
"This statement is a lie; otherwise, Mere Anglicanism would not have disinvited Fr.
@calvinrobinson
from the panel. In doing so, the conference shunned the battle that must be fought and it clearly disapproved of Robinson’s tactics."
~Jay Thomas
We are very proud to announce the first book from North American Anglican Press: "The Foolishness of God" by J. Brandon Meeks
@NoJesuitTricks
. It calls for a revival of the Anglican preaching tradition.
“It is our job as the Church to proclaim the Truth from the rooftops and let people know there is another way; that Jesus Christ is the truth and the way, and the life. If that means being counter-cultural, so be it.”
@calvinrobinson
"The reason why GAFCON was formed, and churches like the ACNA founded, was because it was understood that a church which openly blesses sin cannot be tolerated, but why does this implicate only sexuality issues, and not ordaining women?"
~River Devereux
Resolution from the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth (ACNA) calling for full communion within the Anglican Church in North America
@diocese_ftw
@The_ACNA
"Let’s be careful not to let our passions infect our thinking as we appraise the whole life and ministry of a man, or attempt to peer into the hearts and hidden intentions of those who see something of value there."
~
@jessenigro
"The goal of this article is to spread awareness of our fight to our fellow orthodox Anglican brothers and sisters and ask that they support us in any way God leads them to in this battle."
If Mr. Wagner’s salvo was his version of John Jewel’s “Challenge Sermon” at St Paul’s Cross, then I write in reply as a Reformed Catholic to say, “To be deep in history is to cease to be an Anglo-Catholic sectarian.”
~
@LueYee
"So is Anglicanism Protestant or Catholic or some tertium quid or via media?
It turns out that the answer to this question all depends on when you think Anglicanism began and which aspect of our English Church heritage you value the most."
~
@FrErlandson
Thanks to
@barukalas
for this sweeping overview of the principles of Anglican ritual. Do yourself a favor and read this along with your favorite high(or low)church sparring partner!
"I encourage fellow Anglicans who traversed another trail from other traditions, like myself, to resist the temptation to import your prior tradition into or onto the Anglican formularies."
@abrashierlaw
"Anglicanism has its own distinctives, certainly. But those distinctives do not reveal Anglicanism as a via media between Geneva and Rome. Instead, they exist within a thoroughly 'Protestantism: English Style' church."
~
@carringtonam
"To a layman, it seems obvious that what unites the Evangelical and the Anglo-Catholic against the ‘Liberal’ or ‘Modernist’ is something very clear and momentous, namely, the fact that both are thoroughgoing supernaturalists, who believe in the Creation, the Fall..."
"Each stage in the life of the early English Church not only demonstrates an influx and outflux of papal influence, but also the degree of her independence."
~
@abrashierlaw
"...the Incarnation, the Resurrection, the Second Coming, and the Four Last Things. This unites them not only with one another, but with the Christian religion as understood ubique et ab omnibus."
— C. S. Lewis
"She ... was not afraid to speak of her faith in Jesus Christ, and of the strength and understanding that it gave her. Something that is rare amongst public figures today."
~The Most Rev. Peter D. Robinson
This book offers the believer insulation against the cold, bitter winds of modern rationalism, and beckons the reader to approach reverently before the living fire of the Anglican tradition.
~Caleb Symons
"Anglicanism is in fact, I think, in a unique position to minister to both first- and second-generation Asians in America, in a way that would both strengthen the inherited culture of America and provide for the spiritual needs of Asians."
~
@lueyee
Should Christians celebrate Chanukah? Or do we find a parallel and uniquely Christian observance enshrined within the traditions of the Church? Take some time to enjoy this fascinating study by Brandon LeTourneau
@barukalas
.
"Writing as a priest in the Church of England, I am aware of the intense need in our part of the Anglican Communion for spiritual and theological renewal."
~
@DrJFronkl
"Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing the plenary speakers of the upcoming Anglican Way Institute - Summer conference. This year's conference theme is 'Re-Formed Catholic Anglicanism' - Enjoy the video!"
~
@jessenigro
We are proud to announce the Book of Homilies Project. Over the next few months, we plan to make this essential and important resource available on the site:
"Like the other volumes in the Hooker modernization project (
@DavenantInst
)...The Word Made Flesh For Us goes a long way in reintroducing Anglicans and other English-speaking Protestants to the best of their Reformation-era roots."
~
@Fr_Isaac_R
Hans Boersma, Gerald McDermott, and Greg Peters have expressed concern at
@firstthingsmag
that.. GAFCON is committing itself to a “strict ‘Bible alone’ viewpoint” that is “a departure from the approach of the English Reformers.”
~
@jamesdkclark
“I would argue that the Reformers’ belief that our consciences must be bound to the Scriptures above all other authorities is in fact one of the greatest bulwarks against Marxism and tyranny.”
~River Devereux
"Indeed a little skill in Antiquity inclines a man to Popery; but depth in that study brings him about again to our re∣ligion."
~Thomas Fuller, The true Church Antiquary
"Rather than choose from among the available modes of churchmanship (Anglo-Catholic, Old High Church, Evangelical, etc.) for a centering theology, I propose a hybrid mode of churchmanship as the way forward..."
~Fr Seth Snyder
"We should clarify from the outset that the intention of the English Reformers was not to return to a “Patristic” form of the church, but to one where Scripture served as the ultimate authority. "
"The Anglican Church..is consistent in her principles, devoted to the faith handed down by the apostles as contained in the Creed, with neither addition nor subtraction and, moreover, is the Church God has established for the English-speaking world."
"Across the Anglican Communion, it is safe to say that the Thirty-Nine Articles have fallen into disuse."
The gauntlet has been thrown, but how will orthodox Anglicans answer?
"Anglican History" a New Article for
@Logos
"It is a tradition tracing its lineage to the Church of England—although many Anglican churches today are either in broken communion with the mother church or in no communion at all."
"A robust Protestant understanding of Scripture will clear the ground to not only advance Sola Scriptura as a tenable position but rebut the skepticism deployed against it."
@Cal_Crucis
We're very excited to announce a live interview and Q&A this coming Wednesday at 8 pm EST with Samuel Bray and Drew Keane, the editors of the new 1662 IE! You'll be able to watch over on our channel via YouTube Live:
"The Reformed Episcopal Church has been taking some heat over the past couple of weeks from some in the Evangelical arm of Anglicanism. Apparently, we aren't sufficiently protestant enough for the protestant club."
"Any attempt to take up a highly controversial and often emotional topic like divorce and remarriage must begin with the ontological question as to what marriage is."
~Jared Lovell
These..effects of a changing religious landscape open the door for faithful, traditional jurisdictions to find churches abandoned by failing organizations..transform them into sustainable outposts for the safeguarding and spread of Christ’s grace and love.
"Instead of holding one’s nose above the din of Protestant (some Anglicans would spit at the word!) chaos, Anglicans should plunge in as the leader."
~
@Cal_Crucis
"The presence of Christian patriotism or a hope that God might use the American people and republic to do the work of the kingdom does not negate the ultimate allegiance of the Christian to the Kingdom of God."-
@IVMiles
We hope you'll enjoy our first piece from Laudable Practice!
@cath_cov
"We all know, of course, that to be High Church means always choosing 1549 over 1552...There is, however, another story to be told."
The North American Anglican - Volume 1: Issue 1 - In a mailbox near you
"At long last, our first quarterly has shipped out to all of our subscribers. You should be receiving them in your mailboxes this week!"
"[W]e must pray that God would give them grace to fulfill their duties toward Christ and His Church. Then we must protest the wickedness of our day, what Fr. Keble calls 'remonstrance.'"
~
@RefrmdCatholic
"The controversy between a North American primate and the provincial tribunal regarding another bishop—let’s keep names out of this for now—has caused the most serious constitutional crisis in the life of the Anglican Church in North America..."
@IVMiles
"In this present moment, in which many evangelicals and non-denominational Christians are moving towards more historic and liturgical expressions of the Faith, traditional Anglican churches have an opportunity–and a challenge–in catechizing newcomers."
"[W]hen a Constitution, Canon, or Council’s statement clearly states the position of the Holy Scriptures.. it behooves clergy and laity alike to stand firm and call erring members to repent, reform, and conform to the faith once delivered."
~
@abrashierlaw
"Put another way, the one desiring to apprentice themselves to Jesus need look no further than the workshop of the Anglican parish to learn and ply their spiritual trade."
~
@oblatenate
Anglicanism: Apprenticeship to the Carpenter King
A few weeks ago, I kicked over a hornet’s nest with regard to worship in the wider church and why Anglicans shouldn’t copy it. However, ...traditionalist Anglicans rarely have their own house in order."
@bjgingerich
"...there is one creation of Dr. Muhlenberg’s from her account in particular which has always haunted me: an original carol to be sung during the decoration of the chapel called The Wreath Makers’ Ballad."
~
@barukalas
"At the end of the day, ‘Confessional’ Anglican identity must be tied back to the Bible, the Articles, the BCP, and the Homilies to maintain its theological, liturgical, and spiritual identity."
"Because the 'presence' and 'sacrifice' of Almsgiving parallels the Holy Communion, there is a strange yet beautiful mirroring between the ministry of the Priest and the Deacon."
~
@barukalas
Sacral Almsgiving: Presence & Sacrifice
"If traditional Anglicans truly desire a renaissance of the Church, they must incarnate the unity, holiness, catholicity, and apostolicity of the Tractarians. And they must do all things with charity."
"On Saint Bartholomew’s Day 1662, Baxter and his associates abandoned the communion of the Church of England, refusing to accept the decent rites and modest ceremonies of the Book of Common Prayer."
~
@cath_cov
"In the ever-expanding market of introductory books on Anglicanism, it seems meet and right that Fr. Gerald McDermott.. would make an entry into this field with Deep Anglicanism."
~Kyle Hughes
"Psalms, Lessons, Canticles, Epistle, Gospel, Introductory Sentences, Decalogue, Comfortable Words. At the Font, in the Marriage Ordinance, at the Grave, it is still the same; Scripture, in our mother tongue, full and free, runs everywhere."
"..invocation of the saints has been justified by Anglo-Catholics on the basis of the purported ecumenical authority of the Second Council of Nicaea. The nature of the Council’s support has at times been a source of confusion.."
~
@jamesdkclark
"We believe that CTJ provides a new forum for conversations about biblical, doctrinal, liturgical and other topics of importance to North American Anglicans, one that is complementary and compatible with the 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛."
"Before we had children, when we had just started attending an Anglican church, I remember telling my husband that in the Book of Common Prayer there were words big enough and strong enough for all of life — birth, death, and everything between."
The goal of A Hymnal of the Heart, then, is to put together no more than 100 hymns which can be easily memorized by the singer: “These 100 hymns represent the core of the English hymn tradition.”
~
@barukalas
"The assurance that comes from the Prayer Book’s expressions of grace and faith builds naturally on a good confession, not as an act of our obedience, but all as trust in God, his mercy, and his promises."
~
@Fr_Isaac_R
@NeillBryant2
set this up for us when this struggle all began four months ago, and I didn't share it then, but we would appreciate any help as we face another, long unexpected stay in Indianapolis.
Today our Book Review Editor
@jamesdkclark
shines much-needed light on a confusing and oft-contentious topic with the same scholarly care and charitable rigor our readers have come to expect from "the best watering-hole" for Anglican theological dialogue.
"To search the scriptures is noble. (Acts 17:11) To dig as much truth out of Scripture as we can is praiseworthy. The church honors St. Irenaeus and other doctors of the faith who have excelled in so doing."
~Mark Marshall
"The New Testament is soaked in the Jewish liturgical environment which it developed out of (so is the Prayer Book tradition, by the way). To think that liturgical prayers were not known and used by Jesus and the early Christians is, well, unthinkable."
"Satan is real...: he really does welcome everyone, in whatever condition he finds them; he really does want us to avoid guilt, and its concomitant repentance; and he really does love us all, in much the same way as I love chicken."
~Fr Thomas Plant
"At an international level, GAFCON IV issued a vision and a call to reform and reset the Anglican Communion..Lord willing, this reform and reset will enable Anglicans to live up to the three marks of the Church.."
~The Ven Andrew Brashier (
@abrashierlaw
)
"Do not yield an inch more of the parish’s boundaries to the wolves of the world. Take the boundaries back. Beat back the world. Pull up the weeds of your soul around the ancient landmarks and redeem the time by marking the time."
~
@abrashierlaw
"One of the old saws when I was training for the ministry, was that Cranmer had the shape of the Communion service all wrong. This assertion was, of course, based on a 1945 book called ‘The Shape of the Liturgy’ by Anglican Benedictine Gregory Dix."