The Last Supper by Juan de Juanes for Maundy Thursday.

The Liturgical Home: Maundy Thursday

Posted on April 14, 2025
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Maundy Thursday begins the sacred journey of the Easter Triduum (pronounced tree-do-um), the โ€œThree Daysโ€ that span from sundown on Maundy Thursday to sundown on Easter Sunday. These are the holiest and most solemn days of the Christian year, drawing us into the heart of our faith. On this night, we remember the Last Supper,…

Communion For Children: A Rookie Anglican Guide to Paedocommunion

Communion for Children: A Rookie Anglican Guide to Paedocommunion

Posted on July 31, 2024
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(Editorโ€™s Note:ย Views on whether small children should be admitted to Communion vary within modern Anglicanism, including within the Anglican Compass team. With that said, our ministry president, Peter Johnston, here presents a case for paedocommunion.) If you are new to the Anglican way, you might be surprised to see children, including toddlers and even babies,…

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…

The Liturgical Home: The Nativity of John the Baptist

Posted on June 23, 2023
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The Nativity of John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24th and also known as the Summer Christmas, Nativity of the Forerunner, or Johnmas (I love that one!), is the special day we commemorate John the Baptistโ€™s birth. It was once a highly celebrated feast day, though it doesnโ€™t receive the recognition it once did, which…

How to Make Disciples at Home: Use the Creeds!

Posted on March 14, 2021
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In giving the Great Commission, Jesus does not call us to make converts, nor does he call us to make professional theologians. He calls us to make disciples. Then He plainly tells us the โ€œWhoโ€ โ€“ all nations โ€“ and the โ€œHowโ€ โ€“ baptize and instruct in the teachings of Christ. This is both a…