Guide to BofCP

[TomUK]

I've just had an unexpected email from a charismatic friend asking for info about how to use the book of common prayer, (the proper CofE version, not your 'revised' stuff! :P) or more specifically was asking if i knew of a good online guide. I've given him a few pointers, but was wondering if you knew of anything out there. Cheers :)

[gtsecc]

I wonder if they have read 9O'Clock in the Morning and were wondering about an episode where Dennis Bennet is doing the Daily Lectionary.

[julian the apostate]

how is that book gtsecc?

[gtsecc]

how is that book gtsecc?
Well, it is good to read so you can understand people who do speak in tongues, especially if you do not. Sometimes when I was reading it, I thought they were on to something. My girlfriend"prays" in tongues, so I want to understand it. But, I am not convinced it is all that it is claimed to be.

[julian the apostate]

gtsecc,, i converted in an assembly of god church, so i am sympathetic,
i think the empowering of the spirit is overlooked by myself in my day to day life

i have read agnes sanford the healing gifts of the holy spirit and was impressed
the priest who catechized me recommended that i read bennett as well
(the priest who catechized me knew and was helped a lot by agnes sanford)

[Polycarp1]

Barb and I were affiliated for a time with the Episcopal Renewal Ministries, and attended presentations by several leaders in the charismatic renewal movement. And Barb's call to a ministry of healing prayer was partially motivated by reading Agnes Sanford.

Not the answer to the question in the OP, but something I've found fascinating reading and of value in understanding the "WHYS" of liturgics in our church, is Marion J. Harchert's Commentary on the American Prayer Book (Seabury, 1980). Strongly recommended if you're interested in background on our liturgical practices and how the 1979 Prayer Book came to be written as it was.

[Brian Augustyn]

Not the answer to the question in the OP, but something I've found fascinating reading and of value in understanding the "WHYS" of liturgics in our church, is Marion J. Harchert's Commentary on the American Prayer Book (Seabury, 1980). Strongly recommended if you're interested in background on our liturgical practices and how the 1979 Prayer Book came to be written as it was.

Great resource; though the author's name is Marion J. Hatchett.

:)
Brian

[Paula C. Mann]

I am a newbie to this entire site and I should probably restrain myself and lurk for a while, but I think a have a resource for you which might help your friend. I don't know the URL but any search engine should help you find a site called Oremus which is a resource for the daily office from the CofE BCP. I thinks there is also a links page which me be even more helpful.
Pax,
Paula

[Colabomb]

I am a newbie to this entire site and I should probably restrain myself and lurk for a while, but I think a have a resource for you which might help your friend. I don't know the URL but any search engine should help you find a site called Oremus which is a resource for the daily office from the CofE BCP. I thinks there is also a links page which me be even more helpful.
Pax,
Paula
Jump in, don't be shy

[TexasCatholic]

I bought a Book of Common Prayer on eBay for the U.S. Episcopal Church dated 1945. It's a tiny pocket-size book of very nice quality, around 500 pages. I've read through it... it's cool. I guess it's kind-of like a Missal for a Catholic. But, since I'm entering the Catholic Church, I might not have much use for this. Does this have any value or usefulness?

-Michael

[Fish and Bread]

Hiya Michael,

What you have is probably the 1928 version of the Book of Common Prayer, the official BCP of the Episcopal Church until 1979 (And still used by some Anglican continuing churches that are not officially part of the Anglican Communion). I've never seen a copy myself, but it was so beloved that a lot of people fought efforts to use the 1979 BCP (a heavily revised version of the '28 book) in it's place tooth and nail.

One thing it might be useful to a non-Anglican for are the Morning and Evening prayer sections. My understanding is that a lot of folks recite those liturgies at home as forms of personal prayer each day. If it's anything like the 1979 version, you'll probably find something in the back that tells you what readings to use on any given day. I don't think there's anything in those prayer services that's inconsistent with Roman Catholicism per say, though I don't yet have my own copies of any of the BCPs (I've just examined the '79 book sitting the pew and also online), so I couldn't tell you that with absolute certainty.

John

[Colabomb]

I bought a Book of Common Prayer on eBay for the U.S. Episcopal Church dated 1945. It's a tiny pocket-size book of very nice quality, around 500 pages. I've read through it... it's cool. I guess it's kind-of like a Missal for a Catholic. But, since I'm entering the Catholic Church, I might not have much use for this. Does this have any value or usefulness?

-Michael
Oh it is a beautiful Liturgy (Yes I am one of those non-AC anglicans ;)).