The Lectionary and You (How to Read the Bible with the Book of Common Prayer)

On Morning Prayer Pt.2

On this episode, our daring hosts discuss the Anglican treasure: Morning Prayer. Why do we say the Lord's Prayer so many times? What is a versicle, and from where do they come? What is the Venite, and why should people stop messing with it? The Te Deum is a bit long, shouldn't one just skip it? All these topics and more will be discussed with levity and charity in this edition of the podcast.

On Morning Prayer Pt.1

On this episode, our daring hosts discuss the Anglican treasure: Morning Prayer. Is there a Biblical basis for Morning Prayer? Is a renewed emphasis on Morning Prayer part of how the church could refocus on our daily need for the Word of God? What advantages spring from public services of Morning Prayer? Would those advantages carry over to Sunday worship? All these topics and more will be discussed with levity and charity in this edition of the podcast.

Anglican Holy Week

On this special episode, our daring hosts talk about how Anglicans observe Holy Week. What advantages are there in following the traditional Book of Common Prayer's directions for observing Holy Week? How does the focus on the passion of Christ teach us to trust in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross? Is reenactment or remembrance the main focus of Holy Week? All these topics and more will be discussed with levity and charity in this edition of the podcast.

The Lectionary and You (How to Read the Bible with the Book of Common Prayer)

On this episode, our daring hosts continue their walk through the Book of Common Prayer by focusing on the lectionary found in the beginning of the book. What is a lectionary? What are the benefits of a structured set of Bible readings? What are the differences in the various lectionaries available today? All these topics and more will be discussed with levity and charity in this edition of the podcast.

Of Ceremonies and Men

On this episode, our daring hosts begin their walk through the Book of Common Prayer by focusing on the founding principles set forth in the prefatory section entitled, "Of Ceremonies." What are the means by which Anglicans retain or abolish ceremonies? Is there a way to form a more perfect union of Christian men and women through the judicious use of ceremony? How does the 1662 Book of Common Prayer provide a useful template for restoring Godly discipline and order in the 21st century? All these topics and more will be discussed with levity and charity in this edition of the podcast. http://assets.newscriptorium.com/anglican/bcp/tutorialpb.htm [http://assets.newscriptorium.com/anglican/bcp/tutorialpb.htm]