Year: 2013

Alcuin and the Collect for Purity

Among the ancient texts passed down to us from Alcuin is the Collect for Purity which our Book of Common Prayer places at the beginning of the Holy Eucharist. In earlier times, it was a prayer used by clergy for their preparation before worship. But it was a prayer too good to be kept in the sacristy, and became part of our common worship in Anglican tradition.

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How long O Lord

by Maria L. Evans In the wee hours of May 3, at a time of year we’re enjoying the luscious green of the grass, the

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Pentecost and pair o’ cleats

The first time I heard the word “paraclete” used in a sermon, I thought the preacher was saying “pair o’ cleats.” I kept thinking, “Why’s Jesus talking about cleats? Baseball and football hadn’t been invented yet!”

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