Epiphany might be understood as the celebration of God the Father’s excellence in marketing the presence of his Son in the world.
Today in the Spirit: Christmas 2C
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, explicitly titled “Annunciation” Sunday in the BCP (but not to be confused with the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25), focuses our attention in worship on God’s work preparing for the coming of Messiah in the hearts of those who would become Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph.
The History of the Christmas Collects
We expect the Christmas Collects to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and they do. But they also surprise us by repeatedly applying the birth of Christ to the life of the Christian believer. Because he is light, we can know light. Because he was born, we can be born again. Because he shared the life…
Today in the Spirit: Christmas 1C
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, explicitly titled “Annunciation” Sunday in the BCP (but not to be confused with the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25), focuses our attention in worship on God’s work preparing for the coming of Messiah in the hearts of those who would become Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph.
The Liturgical Home: The Yule Log and Buche de Noel
The Yule Log, or Christmas Log, is a beautiful tradition rich in symbolism and meaning, connecting the joy and celebration of the Christmas season with the deeper story of our faith.
Hymn Guide: Good King Wenceslas
“Good King Wenceslas” is a Christmas Carol that celebrates generosity, sacrifice, and the power of holy imitation.
The Liturgical Home: What is the Season of Christmas?
Christmas is the time set aside to celebrate and reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth and its significance in our lives.
Hymn Guide: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The majestic Christmas carol, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” celebrates both the birth of Christ and the saving work he came to do. First written by Charles Wesley, with small but significant modifications by George Whitefield, it reflects the confidence of the Great Awakening in the glorious grace of God.
12 Christmas Books for Kids
In our family, we store our Christmas books in the attic for most of the year. So it is a cause of great delight, near the beginning of Advent, when we bring them out again. In these books, we find wonderful stories to celebrate the birth of Christ. To be clear, these are not adaptations…
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with ACNA Holiday Events
Anglican Compass is excited to showcase a variety of holiday-themed events hosted by churches across the Anglican Church in North America.
