Celebrating the Book of Common Prayer since 1986
And through the offering of our praise and thanksgiving we discover the unfolding joy that accompanies our growth into the knowledge of the love of God, “That in every thing [we] are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge.”
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How much of human life, and the course and history of the world, is nothing but this, an endless grown-up game of musical chairs, everyone fighting over scraps of worldly glory, power, preference and prestige? And we see this in the Church at large, and on the local level as well…
Read moreThis week’s readings follow the lessons for last Sunday just as the commandment to love our neighbour follows the commandment to love God. Paul tells us to, “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love.”
Read moreFaint not, weep not… Neither fainting nor crying are things which it seems we have complete control over. So there must be something more here, some basis on which we can be exhorted not to faint or weep…
Read moreOur lessons today call us toward and into the final stage of our Christian faith, our free and unhindered communion and fellowship with the life of God…
Read moreThree times Jesus tells us, “Do not be anxious.” It can all sound like the lyrics to that painfully peppy song, “Don’t worry, be happy.” I know that your worries and anxieties are real…
Read moreThe Cross of our Saviour’s agony is the well-spring of our glory… the Cross always stands before us, and leads us on our pilgrimage through time, from death to life, as the emblem of our hope and courage, and the promise of our final peace and blessing…
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Journalist Sue Careless offers a retrospective on the life, witness and legacy of Dr. J.I. Packer.
Read moreThe Red. Dr. David Curry reflects on the late J.I. Packer’s solid faith, deep learning, wide-ranging influence, enormous legacy of writings, and unswerving support of the Book of Common Prayer throughout his life, and his greatly appreciated contributions to the PBSC.
Read moreIt is not enough to talk the talk, you must walk the walk. “Walk in the Spirit,” we are told by Paul two Sundays in a row, in readings from Galatians…
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