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    • Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”January 15, 2019The Very Revd Dr John Shepherd: “Christ is Risen! There has been speculation in the press and on social media about my views on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. … It is my faith that Jesus rose from the dead and I have never denied the reality of the empty tomb.”...
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    • How cats answer prayersHow cats answer prayersJanuary 16, 2019When our saviour was humanity incarnate, there must have been moments when he was unable to move, or shout, or sneeze for fear of waking a cat that had taken up residence in his lap. These things happen....
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      • Baptism: Mystery and Mission
        Baptism: Mystery and MissionBecause of his baptism, water is forevermore a sign of his death and resurrection, of forgiveness, of discipleship, and of the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Truly, when we are washed in the font, Jesus himself baptizes us, with the Holy Spirit and with fire....
      • Leaving and joining the Episcopal Church
        Leaving and joining the Episcopal ChurchA social scientist explores who joins and leaves the Episcopal Church and why...
      • Bishop Love responds to the restrictions placed on him
        Bishop Love responds to the restrictions placed on himBishop vows to appeal, hanging his defense on the definition of marriage in the BCP and the notion that dioceses are entities independent of General Convention....
      • Presiding Bishop restricts the ministry of Bishop William Love
        Presiding Bishop restricts the ministry of Bishop William LoveAfter broad consultation with leadership in The Episcopal Church and continued discussions with both the Rt. Rev. William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Standing Committee, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following Restriction on Ministry to Bishop Love....
      • Diocese of Tennessee awaits pastoral direction on same-sex marriage
        Diocese of Tennessee awaits pastoral direction on same-sex marriage“It is disappointing that the bishop tapped to co-chair the Communion Across Difference task force – an official, interim body of the Episcopal Church – has, to date, failed to work within the agreed upon parameters set by the governing body of that church.”...

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    • PodcastsJanuary 13, 2019
      Subversive Undercroft #78The Problem of Evil... Read more...
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      2FAB #131: 2ThessaloniansLucy and Jordan explore who might have written this book and why... Read more...
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      Faith to Go: Faith Like the MagiWhat can the search of the Magi show us?... Read more...
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      Subversive Undercroft #77: Happy EpiphanyWhat’s important and meaningful to God?... Read more...
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    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 16, 2019
      How cats answer prayersWhen our saviour was humanity incarnate, there must have been moments when he was unable to move, or shout, or sneeze for fear of waking a cat that had taken up residence in his lap. These things happen.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 15, 2019
      In Search of Silence“I’m not a stranger to the idea of silence, just it’s practice.”... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 14, 2019
      I baptize you in the name of …Every Jew knew, as Jesus knew, that the fulfillment of God the Father’s plan, the one that would put an end to the back and forth history of faith, apostasy, punishment, metanoia by the people of Israel, and reestablishment in God’s favor, was the coming of the Messiah, the bringer of forgiveness and adoption.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 12, 2019
      Old year, new yearI’ve been dreading this new year. So far I haven’t been disappointed. It seems to be picking up right where the old year left off, and that’s not what I was hoping would happen. But as the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 11, 2019
      Unpacking from the journeyTaking time for quiet reflection helps solidify experience and helps clear the decks to make space for the next adventure.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 10, 2019
      First, sit downBut the first step is to get them to sit down. In order to receive what they need, they must stop and settle. They must still their anxious feet and pounding hearts and take a breath. Only then do they become open to get what Jesus has to give them.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 9, 2019
      Stilling the SoulIn the peace and quiet of a soul at rest, let me make my prayer to You, O Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.... Read more...
    • Speaking to the SoulJanuary 8, 2019
      “Where did Jesus go?”I like that thought too: that even though I can’t really see Jesus or touch him or talk to him, I know he’s still here. I feel his love in worship. I experience his goodness through loving my neighbors. I taste and touch his grace in bread and wine.... Read more...
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    • Featured Story / The LeadJanuary 15, 2019
      Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”The Very Revd Dr John Shepherd: “Christ is Risen! There has been speculation in the press and on social media about my views on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. … It is my faith that Jesus rose from the dead and I have never denied the reality of the empty tomb.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 12, 2019
      Bishop Love responds to the restrictions placed on himBishop vows to appeal, hanging his defense on the definition of marriage in the BCP and the notion that dioceses are entities independent of General Convention.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 11, 2019
      Presiding Bishop restricts the ministry of Bishop William LoveAfter broad consultation with leadership in The Episcopal Church and continued discussions with both the Rt. Rev. William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany Standing Committee, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following Restriction on Ministry to Bishop Love.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 10, 2019
      Diocese of Tennessee awaits pastoral direction on same-sex marriage“It is disappointing that the bishop tapped to co-chair the Communion Across Difference task force – an official, interim body of the Episcopal Church – has, to date, failed to work within the agreed upon parameters set by the governing body of that church.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 9, 2019
      Anglican Centre in Rome announces Interim DirectorNoted Australian cleric, Dr John Shepherd named to take over after Director Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi stepped down last month following allegations of sexual misconduct... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 8, 2019
      Bishops United Against Gun Violence to host Facebook Live Friday prayers“Bishops United Against Gun Violence hosted daily “pop-up” prayer services at General Convention… The Episcopalians Against Gun Violence Facebook page had a total of just under 13,500 views for the eight Facebook Live videos, which is an average of 1,675 views per prayer service.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 7, 2019
      A marginalization of the vulnerable: Pope Francis speaks up against nationalism” In light of this concern, I chose to devote my Message for this year’s World Day of Peace, celebrated on 1 January, to the theme: Good Politics at the Service of Peace. There is a close relationship between good politics and the peaceful coexistence of peoples and nations. Peace is never a partial good, but one that embraces the entire human race.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The LeadJanuary 4, 2019
      Diocese of Haiti Consent Process UnsuccessfulThe story of the contested episcopal election in the Diocese of Haiti has taken yet another turn, as the Presiding Bishop’s Office today has given notice that consents have not been received: On 3 January 2019, the 120-day canonically mandated period for gathering consents to the ordination and consecration of the Venerable Joseph Kerwin Delicat as the Bishop Coadjutor of Haiti came to a close. I am writing to report that a majority of the bishops with jurisdiction in […]... Read more...
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    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 13, 2019
      Baptism: Mystery and MissionBecause of his baptism, water is forevermore a sign of his death and resurrection, of forgiveness, of discipleship, and of the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Truly, when we are washed in the font, Jesus himself baptizes us, with the Holy Spirit and with fire.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 13, 2019
      Leaving and joining the Episcopal ChurchA social scientist explores who joins and leaves the Episcopal Church and why... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 6, 2019
      Epiphany:  Nothing Can Stay the SameEvery birth—especially that of Jesus—is also a kind of death.  The arrival of a child disrupts our plans and ambitions and rearranges our priorities.  It shows us our need for each other.  It also shows us the true nature of power and authority, which is love.... Read more...
    • The MagazineJanuary 6, 2019
      From the Daily Sip: SeeingEpiphany comes from the word for manifestation, not brightness. Can we see the making manifest of beauty or do we just look for sin?... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 5, 2019
      The gifts of MaryIcon artist Mary Jane Miller contemplates the gifts that Mary offers to each of us... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineJanuary 5, 2019
      Mercy and suffering at the borderWe prayed because prayer is what had been asked of us. We met with mission partners –people engaged in relief work with thousands of asylum-seekers each week – and when we asked them what we could do, their first response was almost always, “please pray for us.”... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineDecember 30, 2018
      The Word Became FleshChristians have no monopoly on Truth.  And yet we do have a true testimony to the One who is the Truth.  For us, the Truth is not a rule book, nor a set of true doctrines, but a Person.... Read more...
    • Recent Stories / The MagazineDecember 30, 2018
      Daily Sip: Life and deathIs not this life a marbled rye of light and darkness? Of grace and evils. Of friendships and betrayals? Of kindnesses and of cruelties?... Read more...
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