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This journal upholds classical Anglican theology, rooted in Scripture, the 39 Articles, and the Book of Common Prayer. Committed to social, moral, and theological orthodoxy, we explore our rich tradition to strengthen Christ’s Church with timeless wisdom, piety, and truth.
Fail the Fires
Fail the fires, fail the light And fail the stars upon the night, In darkness be the Earth unmade, Till even ashen embers fade; Still here I stand and here I stay, Through frigid night and bitter day, And though we spin on shadow’s lathe, And though we struggle in our faith, I will not…
Confession
A Lenten Reflection on Prayer through Liturgical Changes As the Church journeys through the season of Lent, it is appropriate to reflect on the prayers we say liturgically, especially those of confession. These serve to guide us deeper into the season where we intentionally reorient ourselves to the excise of sin. Prayer Book Confession The…
The Civic Significance of an Oath [Commentary on Browne: Article XXXIX]
When the Article says that a man “may swear when the Magistrate requireth, in a cause of faith and charity,” this is understood to mean when solemn testimony is required “in courts of justice” or “before a civil tribunal,” as Browne notes. Oaths thus fulfill a high civic function, which is described at some length…
The Anglican Renaissance
The Anglican Renaissance Movement has recently gone through a changing of the guard as Joe Colletti (The Young Anglican) has transferred leadership to me, since he has decided it was in his best interest to join up with the Episcopal church. Some have approached me as the new leader (now co-leader with Sean Luke) to…
The Authority of Scripture and Evangelism Amongst Muslims
An Interview with the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez The Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez is an assistant professor of New Testament at Trinity Anglican Seminary in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and an associate director of the Stanway Institute. ~ Zachary Miguel: Thanks again for doing this. I’d like to open up with talking about your missionary experience. What…
A Vindication of the Anglican Continuum
Introduction At the height of the early twentieth century Anglo Catholic revival, the missionary Bishop Frank Weston of Zanzibar famously declared that if the faith once delivered to the saints were compromised, he would not hesitate to separate his African diocese from the authority of the Bishop of Hereford, rather than allow doctrinal corruption to…
Why I Chose the ACNA: Reflections from an Early Adapter
Editor’s Note: This article appears as part of a symposium responding to a recent essay by Joe Colletti (“The Young Anglican”), in which he announced his departure from the ACNA to join The Episcopal Church as part of what he describes as an Anglican “reconquista.” Please check back in the coming weeks as we continue this important conversation….
The Validity of Churches and the Validity of Continuation
Editor’s Note: This article appears as part of a symposium responding to a recent essay by Joe Colletti (“The Young Anglican”), in which he announced his departure from the ACNA to join The Episcopal Church as part of what he describes as an Anglican “reconquista.” Please check back in the coming weeks as we continue this important conversation….
When “Going Home” Leads to Rome
Editor’s Note: This article appears as part of a symposium responding to a recent essay by Joe Colletti (“The Young Anglican”), in which he announced his departure from the ACNA to join The Episcopal Church as part of what he describes as an Anglican “reconquista.” Please check back in the coming weeks as we continue this important conversation….
Fathers and False Teachers
Editor’s Note: This article appears as part of a symposium responding to a recent essay by Joe Colletti (“The Young Anglican”), in which he announced his departure from the ACNA to join The Episcopal Church as part of what he describes as an Anglican “reconquista.” Please check back in the coming weeks as we continue…