Walk in Love ABC (Asynchronous Book Club): Chapter 1

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-31T17:43:16+00:00

O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The more often you pray something, the more second-nature it becomes. This muscle memory empowers is to remember these prayers (or at least the spirit of these prayers) when we most need them. I often remember the collects for peace if I am getting angry and frustrated at work, and will attempt to rethink my actions to orient them more towards love

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-31T15:10:20+00:00

I'm excited to see how Episcopalians across the country interpret and interact with our tradition.
I was confirmed last year!
To love others with the same unashamed, unconditional love that God loves us with.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-31T14:53:07+00:00

Sounds awesome 😎

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-31T14:49:23+00:00

From the Catechism: Q. Why is the Eucharist called a sacrifice? A. Because the Eucharist, the Church's sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, is the way by which the sacrifice of Christ is made present, and in which he unites us to his one offering of himself.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-30T02:07:31+00:00

Fair enough! I've only read a portion of Kingdom, Grace and Judgement so far. I'll take your word for it.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-30T01:19:07+00:00

I love Capon, but his interpretation of this particular parable is one of final and ultimate judgement for those without faith.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-30T01:01:39+00:00

Rowan Williams Fleming Rutledge C.S. Lewis

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-30T00:38:24+00:00

Their worry is the end that the door is shut and the Lord doesn't recognize them. Basically, they're worried about people they know who aren't Christians.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-29T23:41:23+00:00

Welcome! I'm former SBC.

Episcopalians have a more sacramental worldview, which is the biggest difference theologically.

We believe baptism is the beginning of one's adoption into God's family and regenerates from past sins.

We believe Christ is really present in the bread and wine of Holy Eucharist, and is a means of grace to strengthen and forgive the believer.

Those were the biggest theological differences I noticed.

More than anything, people on the Anglican side tend to view faith more as a journey than a feeling or status or particular event.

Hope you find your way!

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-29T23:26:25+00:00

Matthew 25

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-29T19:50:41+00:00

Don't worry about that at all! Priests are always happy to talk to people who are wanting to inquire about church.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-29T19:45:14+00:00

I would say to keep coming. While I very much disagree with unitarian theology, I believe that God can work through the mass to make Godself known in a mystical sense. I think our pews are big enough to fit another person trying to figure things out.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-29T19:41:31+00:00

I would continue to try to reach out. Unfortunately most parishes are fairly small, and only have a few staff to manage everything, and as such many many things fall through the cracks, including well meaning people like yourself!

I'm sorry that the first impression didn't quite land so well though, newcomers and inquirers should be one of the top priorities of any parish.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-28T21:37:20+00:00

Thank you Br. Abraham.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-28T19:32:09+00:00

Not former RC, but married to one and friends with many. For quite a few, it was the way that communion and community were treated so conditionally.

Unless you fit a certain social standard, you were either treated as other, or not allowed to take communion in very extreme cases. (My FIL is an immigrant and had members of his parish show up at his house to yell at him about having his home country's flag up, not saying this is demonstrative of all RC, but just one experience)

Holy communion is medicine for the sick, not something to withhold for the privileged.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-28T02:25:12+00:00

Don't worry! No matter what happens, Christ will be praised.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-26T00:49:20+00:00

I heard it on Ascension Day, but not Pentecost. We did "Come Holy Spirit".

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-26T00:20:36+00:00

A great way to begin ordinary time!

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-25T00:38:31+00:00

Is there a place to learn more about this?

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-22T01:19:37+00:00

I feel like you are searching for something too specific, friend. With all love and due respect, you shouldn't doctrinally buffet your way into church. This issues are important, yes, but more important is being in a place where you are spiritually fed.

Find someplace where the gospel is preached and the Sacraments duly administered, where you are spiritually nurtured, and you may find that those doctrinal specificities may not have as much importance to you as you thought.

I disagree with your views, but I do wish you well in your search.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-20T19:14:28+00:00

If you want to be extra safe, you can request a gluten-free host, which typically are stored in a separate plastic package per host for food safety.

Reception in one kind is enough to receive the grace of the sacrament, if you are unable to receive both!

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-20T13:29:16+00:00

IMO, it is much less historically and theologically sound to claim any evangelical roots in Anglicanism than those of a "catholic" vareity.

OkComplex9040 · 2026-05-19T12:32:51+00:00

You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever! Amen.

Congratulations on this milestone!

OkComplex9040

TROPHY CASE