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In times of fasting or seasons of special need, Anglicans use an ancient form of responsive prayer called the Great Litany. This litany is extensive and encompassing, running across eight pages in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer (pp. 91-98).
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The Great Litany: A Rookie Anglican Guide
In times of fasting or seasons of special need, Anglicans use an ancient form of responsive prayer called the Great Litany. This litany is extensive and encompassing, running across eight pages in the...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:05 AM
In times of fasting or seasons of special need, Anglicans use an ancient form of responsive prayer called the Great Litany. This litany is extensive and encompassing, running across eight pages in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer (pp. 91-98).
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Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Christmas 2A
Geoff Little Reflection on Christmas 2A in the ACNA Sunday Lectionary for his ongoing series, Today in the Spirit.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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It's almost #Christmas! Let us help you celebrate with our Liturgical Home from Ashley Tumlin Wallace, including traditional German stollen:
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The Liturgical Home: Christmas Day
After the long weeks of Advent, of intentional waiting, fasting, prayer, and preparation, the Christmas Day is finally here.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's almost #Christmas! Let us help you celebrate with our Liturgical Home from Ashley Tumlin Wallace, including traditional German stollen:
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In the original context of Isaiah, the key powerfully symbolizes decisive authority and the power to carry out definitive decisions.
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O Clavis David: O Key of David
O Clavis David proclaims God’s appointed leadership of Christ Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises given to the dynasty of King David.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In the original context of Isaiah, the key powerfully symbolizes decisive authority and the power to carry out definitive decisions.
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“O Root of Jesse” seems, perhaps, out of place among the others. Other “O Antiphons” appear to emphasize key attributes of who God is. “Radix Jesse” feels more like a minor detail about Jesus’ human lineage, but it’s important in the grand prophetic scheme:
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O Radix Jesse: O Root of Jesse
Root of Jesse feels important in the grand prophetic scheme, but why it’s listed beside other Antiphons, we might struggle to understand.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
“O Root of Jesse” seems, perhaps, out of place among the others. Other “O Antiphons” appear to emphasize key attributes of who God is. “Radix Jesse” feels more like a minor detail about Jesus’ human lineage, but it’s important in the grand prophetic scheme:
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"A tree on fire is enough for a brief pause; however, a tree on fire with unchanging green leaves warrants an investigation. God uses the moment to introduce himself and commission Moses as his representative in the work of salvation."
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O Adonai: O Lord of Might
The second title of Jesus in the O Antiphons, Adonai, comes from the second book of the Bible, Exodus, where God delivers his people.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"A tree on fire is enough for a brief pause; however, a tree on fire with unchanging green leaves warrants an investigation. God uses the moment to introduce himself and commission Moses as his representative in the work of salvation."
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Why is Wisdom—or in Latin, Sapientia—the first of the seven “O Antiphons?” Because this is Wisdom from on high: the divine, personified Wisdom, who was present at the creation of the world.
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O Sapientia: O Wisdom From On High
In the original O Antiphons, and still to this day on the church calendar, "O Wisdom" was the first of the seven.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Why is Wisdom—or in Latin, Sapientia—the first of the seven “O Antiphons?” Because this is Wisdom from on high: the divine, personified Wisdom, who was present at the creation of the world.
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Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Advent 4A (Annunciation)
Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Advent 4A in his series Today in the Spirit.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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At the beginning of the church year, during the season of Advent, we wear blue in hopeful expectation of the coming of Christ. This blue reminds us of beginnings, both in creation and in the early worship of the people of God.
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Blue is for Beginnings: The Color of Advent
Peter Johnston writes on how Advent blue speaks to the universal experience of longing, of hope for a future yet to be fulfilled.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
At the beginning of the church year, during the season of Advent, we wear blue in hopeful expectation of the coming of Christ. This blue reminds us of beginnings, both in creation and in the early worship of the people of God.
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Speed is an essential quality of effective church discipline. Speed is not merely helpful, speed is essential. We find this principle grounded in Biblical teaching, English common law, the American Constitution, and contemporary practice.
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: The Importance of Speed in Church Discipline
This principle is grounded in Biblical teaching and contemporary practice: when justice is delayed, justice is denied.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Speed is an essential quality of effective church discipline. Speed is not merely helpful, speed is essential. We find this principle grounded in Biblical teaching, English common law, the American Constitution, and contemporary practice.
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The Roman Catholic Church recently released a teaching on Marian dogmas, and this raises a number of questions: What is a Marian dogma? How many are there? Do Anglicans have Marian dogmas? Andrew Bass explores these questions:
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Mother of God: Anglicans and the Marian Dogmas
The Catholic Church considers a Marian dogma an essential doctrine about Mary, the Mother of Jesus? Do Anglicans have Marian dogmas?
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December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Roman Catholic Church recently released a teaching on Marian dogmas, and this raises a number of questions: What is a Marian dogma? How many are there? Do Anglicans have Marian dogmas? Andrew Bass explores these questions:
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Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Advent 3A
Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Advent 3A in his series Today in the Spirit.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Prepare your heart for Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Looking for #gifts? Check out our suggestions of unique presents that will support Anglican artists!
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Eight Unique Gifts that Support Anglican Artists
Here are a few gift ideas to steer you away from big-box gadgets and toward creative works from Anglican artists.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Looking for #gifts? Check out our suggestions of unique presents that will support Anglican artists!
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Each December, we ask for gifts to our TRUE NORTH campaign. This year, every gift up to $12,000 will be matched, for a total of $24,000! Help us point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition!
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Each December, we invite you to join our True North giving campaign as we point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Each December, we ask for gifts to our TRUE NORTH campaign. This year, every gift up to $12,000 will be matched, for a total of $24,000! Help us point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition!
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Get ready for the second Sunday of Advent with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Advent 2A
Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Advent 2A in his series Today in the Spirit.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Get ready for the second Sunday of Advent with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate by praying the General Thanksgiving! Not sure what that is? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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The General Thanksgiving: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The General Thanksgiving is an extended prayer of thanks to God and one of the riches of our Anglican tradition.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate by praying the General Thanksgiving! Not sure what that is? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It is almost hard to believe this Sunday is the beginning of #Advent! Get ready with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Advent 1A
Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Advent 1A in his series Today in the Spirit.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It is almost hard to believe this Sunday is the beginning of #Advent! Get ready with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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This Sunday is the last one before Advent, Christ the King Day. What does that mean? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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Christ the King Sunday: A Rookie Anglican Guide
On the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Church Year, we look specifically at Christ's Kingship and his reign.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This Sunday is the last one before Advent, Christ the King Day. What does that mean? Check out our Rookie Anglican Guide:
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The Anglican Church remembers one of the early English saints on November 19th: St. Hilda. The founding abbess of Whitby Abbey is still revered for her "dedication to deep and nurturing discipleship and her humble, hospitable welcome to the broader church."
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St. Hilda of Whitby and the Ministry of Unity
May we strive to embody humility and charity today, just as Hilda did in her time, to unite Christians across our divisions for the Gospel.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Anglican Church remembers one of the early English saints on November 19th: St. Hilda. The founding abbess of Whitby Abbey is still revered for her "dedication to deep and nurturing discipleship and her humble, hospitable welcome to the broader church."
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Prepare your heart for Christ the King Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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Today in the Spirit: Proper 29C (Christ the King)
For Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Proper 29C, Christ the King Sunday.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Prepare your heart for Christ the King Sunday with our Today in the Spirit from Geoff Little:
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David Mathis’s A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul is a concise book on the benefits of exercise for the Christian life. The subtitle “enjoying Christ in body and soul” is at the heart of the book.
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Book Review: A Little Theology of Exercise by David Mathis
David Mathis's A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul is a book on the benefits of exercise for the Christian life.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
David Mathis’s A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul is a concise book on the benefits of exercise for the Christian life. The subtitle “enjoying Christ in body and soul” is at the heart of the book.
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The Psalms are a collection of poetry that spans the range of emotion. This includes negative emotions, like shame. Where the feeling of shame tries to compel us to hide, the psalms show that we cannot reveal so much of ourselves to God that he turns away from us.
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Shame in the Psalms
Shame is an intense emotion that can affect how we perceive ourselves and our place in the world, and the Psalms perfectly capture this.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Psalms are a collection of poetry that spans the range of emotion. This includes negative emotions, like shame. Where the feeling of shame tries to compel us to hide, the psalms show that we cannot reveal so much of ourselves to God that he turns away from us.
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Check out our review from David Gullotta of the ESV Expository Commentaries printed by Crossway:
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Book Review: ESV Expository Commentary
Over the last few years, Crossway has released a new Biblical commentary series called ESV Expository Commentary.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Check out our review from David Gullotta of the ESV Expository Commentaries printed by Crossway:
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