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Fr. David

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Christian, Priest, Prayer Book Catholic (TEC), History buff, Coffee addict, all views my own

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Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 8

The collect is from the Visitation (May 31st) but although this feast dates from the 6th century it wasn't added to TECs calendar until the 2018 revision of Lesser Feasts and Fasts and since it's a Lesser Feast it (sadly) doesn't get office readings.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy Birthday, Mom! ⚓

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Fr Poore @christopherpoore.bsky.social · Sep 6

Protestantism *is* Catholicism. ⚓️

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

I really wish they hadn't messed with the NRSV. The UE just doesn't have the same readability.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you could convince CP to do something that's actually helpful to the liturgical and devotional life of the church I might start a canonization process for you while you're still alive!

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

I carry a BCP/Bible combo with me for the office and it works but the 2 Volume office books were just so much more compact.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

Maybe we could get Forward Movement to take up the project if we ask @scottagunn.bsky.social nicely enough.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

So I would argue that We are obliged to accept the christological and trinitarian statements within the Creed even if we aren't obliged to accept every aspect of it (thinking particularly of the anathemas and the implication that those who don't hold to the faith are damned)

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

As mentioned TEC clergy are not obliged to accept the creed as a whole since our definition of doctrine only mentions Apostles and Nicene creeds by name. However the catechism does mention the athanasian creed as proclaiming the nature of the incarnation and of God as Trinity.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'd much rather have a feast of creation like the East commemorated on September 1st (their liturgical new year) than a whole season. The rhythm of the Liturgical calendar has been in place for centuries and I'd rather not mess with that.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary,mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your
eternal kingdom...

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BCP Minus Context @bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · Aug 13

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Aug 6

You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light also shine upon us sinners...

Happy Feast!⚓

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Aug 2

What scheme is that?

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 25

Exactly this, and honestly Jesus is the same yesterday today and tomorrow. It's okay if the preacher doesn't have big ideas or new takes!

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BCP Minus Context @bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · Jul 25

by thy death didst take away the sting of death:

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Love to the end and without exceptions."-St. Maria of Paris, Monastic & Martyr who we remember today.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 17

William White, Bishop

O Lord, who in a time of turmoil and confusion raised up your servant William White to lead your church into ways of stability and peace; Hear our prayer, and give us wise and faithful leaders, that, through their ministry, your people may be blessed and your will be done...⚓

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 16

Happy Feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel!

Almighty God, of your saving grace you called Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of your only begotten Son: Inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of bearing God to the world. We pray through Jesus Christ her son, our Lord. Amen ⚓

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 16

Emily, I don't have a lot of knowledge of this happening but I love this idea! Kind of like consecrated Virgins in the Roman Church. Praying for you in your discernment and exploration.

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jul 15

Grateful for the chance to offer the Great Thanksgiving on this 2nd anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood!

"We Praise You, We Bless You, We give Thanks to You, and We Pray to You, Lord our God." ⚓

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BCP Minus Context @bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · Jul 6

without confusion, without change, without division, without separation

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jun 24

Happy Feast!

Born to prepare the way of the Lord, John’s life reminds us of the power of God's promises and the call to be faithful witnesses to the Truth in both life and death. John’s nativity invites us to rejoice in the light he bore witness to-Christ himself. ⚓

Fr. David @frdavid.bsky.social · Jun 22

That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples,

We beesech thee to hear us, good Lord. ⚓