All Saints Homilies And Teachings

Text: Ephesians 4:1-6

We discuss the 1928 BCP’s rite of Holy Matrimony as well as the historical developments within Christian marriage rites.

Homily by the Rev. Dr. Marcus Tinajero

We discuss the messy and often confusing Rite of Confirmation, including its history, the differences between East and West, Classical Anglican approaches, and some modern developments. Drew Keane's Essay mentioned in the class: https://northamanglican.com/confirmation-in-classical-anglicanism/

Text: Matthew 6:24ff. Guest homily by John Mack, Seminarian.

We discuss Baptism in the classical BCP tradition, including why the Reformers considered it one of two Sacraments, why we baptize infants, and the theology behind our liturgy.

Text: Luke 17:11-19

Text: Galatians 3:16ff

We conclude last week’s discussion on the Propers with a few case studies on the themes of the Propers. We then discuss the cycle of Feasting and Fasting in the Book of Common Prayer.

Text: Mark 7:31-end

We discuss the Eucharistic Lectionary, its development and use, both in the historic 1-year form and the modern 3-year form.

Text: Luke 18:9-14

We discuss Martin Thornton’s idea of the Book of Common Prayer as a Rule of Life (Regula) and Abp. Cranmer’s threefold triad of Sin, Grace, and Faith in Holy Communion.

We follow up on last week’s class on Morning Prayer with a discussion of Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Litany with a focus on using these resources in personal and family devotions.

Text: Luke 15:11-31, the Prodigal Son

We discuss the service of Morning Prayer and using the Lectionary.

Text: Matthew 7:15-21 Guest Preacher: John Mack, Seminarian

We begin our series on the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer with an overview of the history of Christian Liturgy, some divisions of the Church, and an overview of the 1928 BCP itself.

Text: Romans 6:19ff

Texts: Romans 6:3-11; Isaiah 57:13b-15.