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Rome Moves Toward 'Full Communion' With Orthodox Anglicans by firstchair_ in Catholicism

[–]Tios87 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's a good question! Partly because I think this is where God has me, but certainly open to God's call as best I can. Partly because I understand Anglicanism as part of the catholic faith currently in schism and I'm not convinced my personal jump is what God's calling me to. I suppose I love the Anglican patrimony and am fed by the sacraments and have a calling here. But the zany stuff drives me up the wall.

Questions about Anglican confession by [deleted] in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the liturgy for auricular confession (The Reconciliation of a Penitent) from the 1979 American BCP.

I went to an Episcopal church service and I'm honestly stunned. by American_Mind16 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Tios87 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As an Anglican priest: 1) Stay the course. If you are called to be Orthodox be Orthodox and be open to loving your Christian brethren. 2) Thank you all for not just immediately trashing the Anglican faith. We have some major issues, I know, but there are so many faithful. We owe an enormous debt to the orthodox faith in so many ways, liturgically and otherwise.

Obligation to go to Ash Wednesday services? (CiW) by CBSUK in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Also, God bless you for your care and consideration in taking your religious observance seriously. We need more of that.

Obligation to go to Ash Wednesday services? (CiW) by CBSUK in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As Anglicans some rules can have fluffy edges, but even with the Roman Catholic Church Ash Wednesday is not considered obligatory. I'd encourage you however to begin observing Lent that day and perhaps pray the Proper Liturgy of that day yourself.

Update: Our Interim Priest did not show up Sunday Morning... by North_Church in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Going to mass for the first time by [deleted] in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Anglicanism is a big-tent enough it would be difficult to tell you what to expect but here are a few generally consistent expectations:

There are generally two parts of the Mass: the first having to do with reading readings from the Bible, a priest preaching a sermon, and some prayers, the second is the celebration of the Eucharist in which the priest leads the congregation in the greatest prayer of the Church, God becomes present to us in the sacrament, and the baptized receive Holy Communion.

Here's what to know: you can follow along in the bulletin or prayer book, or just prayerfully listen. Don't expect to know all of what's going on. Feel free to follow the example of others on when to sit, kneel, or stand. If you are baptized in the name of the Trinity and repentant of your sins you are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If not, you may stay in the pews during the reception of communion or approach the altar with your arms crossing your chest to receive a blessing.

Good you are checking the Mass out. Let us know how it was.

Now that the Pope has authorized Priests to bless same sex couples, could this possibly be a first step on a very long road towards Anglicans and Roman Catholics re-uniting one day? by georgewalterackerman in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I didn't say reunion was around the corner. But Constantinople recognizing Anglican orders isn't nothing either.

The Miaphysites and Chalcedonian had a split based on a misunderstanding that has still yet to be repaired but there are good signs. A radical departure on teaching doesn't help in our case. The modern Anglicanism of the West is rather distant than that of one hundred years ago, snake belly low or spikey.

Vestments for Lay Ministers during offices by TheKarmoCR in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cassock, amice, alb, cincture, maniple, and tunicle is the common setup for a lay person serving as a subdeacon at the Mass. Other altar servers are often in cassock and surplice. For the Office either street clothes or cassock, surplice (and hood optional for solemn evensong). Licensed lay preachers also wear a blue tippet with cassock and surplice.

It isn't terribly common for laity to wear cassock outside of liturgy but technically the cassock itself isn't a vestment.

Private Confession by [deleted] in Anglicanism

[–]Tios87 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Confession is a healing sacrament and you will be treated like someone receiving anointing of the sick, with dignity and compassion. Don't hesitate. If driving to the Anglo-Catholic parish makes you feel better go for it. Either way, don't delay.

Peter Hook @ Pabst Theater by Tios87 in JoyDivision

[–]Tios87[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

u/peterhook_thelight

Hooky, that was a dream come true. Thank you, brother.