monasticism

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    St. Dunstan: Archbishop with a Monastic Heart

    Posted on May 14, 2026
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    Amid the turbulence of the 10th century in England, a humble monk rose up to reform and reshape the English Church, eventually even becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. St. Dunstan’s life illustrates a truth seen throughout Christian history: periods of renewal often begin in prayer, discipline, and holiness. Only then can they reshape institutions or kingdoms….

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    A Garden Enclosed

    Posted on November 18, 2025
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    Anglican Compass is proud to announce the republication of the 1907 spiritual classic A Garden Enclosed: Practical Studies in Religious Life by Sister Frances Anna, writing anonymously as “A Sister of the Community of St. Mary.” This community is the oldest Anglican religious order in the United States. Below is an introduction by the Rev….