The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist

Posted on October 16, 2023
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The Feast of St. Luke, celebrated on October 18th, invites Christians around the world to honor the life and contributions of this beloved saint and evangelist. As the author of one of the four Gospels and the Book of Acts, St. Luke leaves a legacy not only on the Christian calendar but also on the…

Cinnamon-Scented Discipleship: Curating Art in Childrenโ€™s Ministry

Posted on September 29, 2023
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Known, Loved, Not Alone At Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA, this distillation of the Gospelโ€”known, loved, not aloneโ€”permeates all aspects of childrenโ€™s ministry. Itโ€™s on small group leadersโ€™ T-shirts, printed with whimsical illustrations on stickers to take home, and echoed in every lesson. Kids are repeatedly reminded: God knows you (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:1-4). He…

The Liturgical Home: Holy Michael and All Angels

Posted on September 27, 2023
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The Church celebrates the Feast of Holy Michael and All Angels on September 29th! We also know this feast as Michaelmas (pronounced mik-uhl-mus), a shortening of “Michaelโ€™s mass.” It is the special day set aside by the church to celebrate Michael, the captain of the heavenly host, and all other angels. Why do we sometimes…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Matthew

Posted on September 19, 2023
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On September 21st, Christians worldwide will celebrate the Feast of St. Matthew, a day dedicated to honoring the remarkable life and enduring legacy of one of the beloved apostles. Known both as Matthew and Levi in the Bible, this apostle underwent a profound transformation through his encounter with Jesus, going from a despised tax collector…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Bartholomew

Posted on August 22, 2023
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On August 24th, the Church celebrates St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke each mention Bartholomew by name (Matt. 10:13, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14). In the Gospel of John, he is called Nathanael (John 1:43-44) and initially asks โ€œCan anything good…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Mary the Virgin

Posted on August 13, 2023
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On August 15th, Christians worldwide celebrate the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord, honoring the remarkable life of the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joyous occasion filled with reverence, thanksgiving, and reflection on Maryโ€™s profound role in the salvation story. The Life of St. Mary The life…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of the Transfiguration

Posted on August 4, 2023
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The Feast of the Transfiguration, celebrated on August 6th, is a momentous event in the life of Christ and in the Christian tradition. It holds profound significance as it reveals a glimpse of the divine glory of Jesus Christ. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all recount the Transfiguration. In these accounts, Jesus, accompanied…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. James the Elder

Posted on July 23, 2023
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The Feast of St. James the Elder on July 25th is a special occasion to honor the life and legacy of this beloved apostle. Two apostles and three total New Testament saints are named James. Therefore, the Church uses the title โ€œSaint James the Elderโ€ or โ€œSaint James the Greatโ€ to distinguish this James, the…

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 20, 2023
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The Church will celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22nd. Mary Magdalene, known as the โ€œApostle to the Apostles,โ€ holds a special place in Christian history. Her humble faith and love for Jesus have made her an enduring symbol of devotion. All four Gospels mention her, and she plays a significant role…

Family Prayer: A Rookie Anglican Guide

Posted on July 7, 2023
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Do you want to introduce the Daily Office into the life of your family, but the length of those prayer times is a bit daunting for your small children? Or do you want a quick version to do yourself when you have a busy workday? Family Prayer is here to help! It is for exactly…