Based upon the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (BCP) of the Episcopal Church, USA, the BDW retains the style of the Anglican Liturgy while conforming the rites to Catholic theology and certain parts of the Roman Canon.
Read moreBut I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent, just passing through
Read moreBut I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent, just passing through
Read moreBut I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent, just passing through
Read moreArchbishop Hepworth said that if Anglican priests and congregations do not resign, they might be able to show "beneficial ownership" and keep their properties. He noted that in England the Archbishop of Canterbury has allowed departing Anglicans to keep using their properties. The Australian archbishop said he hoped the Australian church would do the same.
"It would be the tolerant and godly thing to do," he said.
Read moreArchbishop Hepworth said that if Anglican priests and congregations do not resign, they might be able to show "beneficial ownership" and keep their properties. He noted that in England the Archbishop of Canterbury has allowed departing Anglicans to keep using their properties. The Australian archbishop said he hoped the Australian church would do the same.
"It would be the tolerant and godly thing to do," he said.
Read moreArchbishop Hepworth said that if Anglican priests and congregations do not resign, they might be able to show "beneficial ownership" and keep their properties. He noted that in England the Archbishop of Canterbury has allowed departing Anglicans to keep using their properties. The Australian archbishop said he hoped the Australian church would do the same.
"It would be the tolerant and godly thing to do," he said.
Read moreCatholics, mainstream Anglicans and members of the breakaway Traditional Anglican Communion set up a nine-member committee last week to oversee the transition to the ordinariate by June 12.
TAC leader Archbishop John Hepworth said provided Anglican priests and congregations did not resign, they might be able to show "beneficial ownership" and keep the properties when they moved.
Read moreIn the apostolic constitution, Pope Benedict reaffirmed his commitment to promoting Christian unity and said that as the one chosen "to preside over and safeguard the universal communion of all churches," he had to find a way to accept the request of Anglican individuals and groups who wanted "to be received into full Catholic communion."
Read moreThe importance of Christian unity cannot be emphasized enough, because Jesus Christ founded one Church and one Church only. This is not just a matter of faith, but of historical fact. The divisions that have occurred over the centuries are a sad testimony to the Fall and the effects of original sin. The separation of Christians from each other is contrary to God's will, a wound to Christ's body and a scandal to the outside world.
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