Archive for the 'Faith & Church' Category

The Poor Vicar’s host box

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

The next item included in the Poor Vicar’s Sacristy in a Box is a host box.
I purchased this item (which is actually a sugar bowl with lid) at the local Wal-Mart for $2.73. It is a plain bowl made of clear glass and includes a matching top. While the poor vicar might appreciate a brass, [...]

The Poor Vicar’s cruet set

Monday, June 2, 2008

The first item in the Poor Vicar’s Sacristy in a Box is a cruet set.
I purchased these cruets at the local Wal-Mart for $3.88 ($1.94 each). They are of plain clear glass; the stoppers are fitted with molded plastic to keep them tight in the necks of the bottles. Based on my testing, the cruets [...]

What is a parish?

Sunday, May 25, 2008

In reflecting on Anglican congregations and their connections with their respective geographical communities, we must look at the meaning of the term “parish”.
The American Heritage Dictionary offers this definition, which I have abbreviated to the relevant portions.

An administrative part of a diocese that has its own church in the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and some other [...]

Introducing the Poor Vicar’s Sacristy in a Box

Thursday, May 22, 2008

I will probably regret this later if I see garbage used at the service of Holy Communion in traditional Anglican churches. However, I offer this series of articles as an inducement for Anglican vicars and vestrymen to brainstorm about what resources are available in outfitting the church.
It is common in the Continuing Anglican churches for [...]

Thank God for chicken

Monday, May 19, 2008

Chicken is my favorite animal. I affirm the sentiment of the prayer in this video clip.