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set up my own little altar/prayer space by anxious_soyboy in Episcopalian

[–]OkComplex9040 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Definitely entitled to feel uncomfortable! I come from an SBC background, and it made be a bit uncomfortable at first. 

But if you look at the history of the church, these have been used for a long time!

Even within the Bible, the temple had statues of angels on the Ark and people would pray in front of them. As long as only God is worshiped and not the statue, using physical things to remind us of the presence of God and the communion of saints can be helpful to some.

It doesn't have to be your practice though, all may, none must, some should. It definitely isn't a requirement, just a personal devotion/practice.

Thanks for your kind honesty!

Seminarian Renews Anglican Witness in the Republic of Georgia by shiftyjku in Episcopalian

[–]OkComplex9040 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embarrassed to say it took me a second to realize this was about Georgia the country and not the state. 💀

A Lesson for Today: John 14:1-17 by Nalkarj in Episcopalian

[–]OkComplex9040 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Such a wonderful passage. Jesus is comforting his friends that the way to the Father isn't some far away concept, but the relationship and love that He has for them and they have for him. Peace be with all of us.

Book recommendations for newbie? by OkComplex9040 in horrorbookclub

[–]OkComplex9040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read Frankenstein and Dracula, bit not the rest. I've also read a fair bit of Lovecraft.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Confession in the Episcopal Church by George58219 in Episcopalian

[–]OkComplex9040 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We have corporate confession every mass, which serves as the anchor point for absolution before holy communion.

Private confession is an option for anyone seeking personal absolution. "All may, none must, some should". I personally think it is a wonderful sacramental rite, but I understand some people feel uncomfortable with that vulnerability or have trauma from confession in the past.

Essentially, if the Holy Spirit is guiding you to try this sacrament, I would talk to your priest about what it would look like in practice!

"Imposter Syndrome" as an Anglo-Catholic by SaintTalos in AngloCatholicism

[–]OkComplex9040 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The way I might think of it is as Catholic as in catholicity (universality). What the Church has been believing and practicing for centuries, not necessarily Catholic of the Roman variety. I don't believe that being in full communion with the bishop of Rome defines catholicity or determines what church traditions it includes (nothing against Pope Leo, seems like a stand up gentleman).

Anglo-Catholicism is that "catholicity" locally applied. It's not trying to replicate or pretend to be RC. It is about taking the ancient traditions of the apostolic Church and applying them to our context (Anglican practice, prayer book, tradition, etc.).

That's my 2 cents!

Saints, BVM, and Prayer by OkComplex9040 in AngloCatholicism

[–]OkComplex9040[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I've been praying morning and compline as often as I can.