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HE ANGLICAN Bishop of Cyberspace (at least by my nomination), Alan Wilson, has made two posts on open communion: Liturgical Terrorism or the Future Intercommunion: Finding a Way Home The Bishop is speaking of communion between Christian bodies, of what happens when Jack the Methodist and Tor the Lutheran and Haagen the Reformed Kirker all [...]

So, lets take all the essays in this series: Intro Can a hand say to a foot Fear Faith 1 Faith 2 Faith 3 Faith 4 (a summation of the three) Love I spent the most time on “Faith” because that’s what seems to be making the big stumbling block: some people, Eastern Orthodox, Roman [...]

COntinuing the Discussion with Fr Peter and Fr Greg, here’s my thoughts on AGAPE. This is the third term in the Eucharistic Invite in the Eastern Liturgy: In Fear of God, with Faith and Love, draw near! Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, [...]

Just to sum it all up: (if you don’t want to read the three essays below) faith has nothing to do with a checklist of items in which one believes as a child believes in Santa Claus. We know someone’s faith not by what they say… but by what they do. If they are not [...]

I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me, says the [...]

I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter. Your trust has saved you; go in peace. Luke 7:50 This verse contains two of my favourite biblical words. πιστις (pistis) σωζω (sozo) The meaning is what’s on the table tho… in my Complete Jewish Bible rendering of this verse pistis [...]

I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter. But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”… When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” [...]