The Episcopal Church is debating whether or not to remove the requirement of baptism for receiving communion. Here is a reflection from a New Zealand Anglican perspective.
Baptism Communion
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For Anglicans, the collect was once a much-loved, well-polished prayer that Anglicans and others knew by heart. New Zealand’s collects have degenerated into a vast collection that blurs into non-memorable mediocrity and confusion.
Currently, Covid has put paid to the chalice at Communion.
And, I’m sorry, this article is not going to solve the issue – but it may help outline some of the problems, some of the suggested solutions, and problems with some of the solutions. It may help people, at least, to see that this is not straightforward.
How to make liturgy less of a reciting of lovely poetic pieces at each other.
Liturgical Individualism Read More »
A potpourri of final reflections on using BCP1662 to justify cyber communion – and some ways forward.
With or Without Bread and Wine
BCP 1662, being used as a lens for arguing in favour of virtual Eucharists, in fact is saying the very opposite. The BCP theological lens indicates it is not possible.
Spiritual Communion With or Without Bread and Wine
Living God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy;
enfold us in your gracious care and mercy,
that with you to govern and to guide us
we may so use your gifts in this fleeting world
that we do not lose the good that is eternal;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Part 3 of a response to a theological paper on participating in a virtual Eucharist.
Virtual Sacraments? Read More »
