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Understanding the REC, ACNA, and Canterbury’s Anglican Communion
- October 14, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
The relationship between the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC), the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), and the Archbishop of Canterbury (Church of England/Anglican Communion) involves the complex dynamics of Episcopalianism/Anglicanism in North America and its connections to the wider Anglican Communion. Here’s an quick overview of the relationships:
Reformed Episcopal Church (REC): The REC is an Anglican denomination that emerged from the American Episcopal Church in the 19th century in the United States. It has historically held conservative theological views and separated...
Bell to Bell Teaching
- October 14, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
Notes from my last staff meeting with Canterbury Teachers:
Have you ever…?
Given your students an assignment and had everyone finish at the same time? Noticed that the longer the assignment, the longer it takes some students to get started? Noticed that some students get started immediately and usually finish early? Noticed that some never seem to be able to finish on time? Finished a lesson sooner than you had anticipated then attempted to give busy work? Noticed that behavior degenerates as lessons drag out.Time management is...
The She-Bear Wedding in That Hideous Strength
- August 06, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
Lord Byron once remarked,
“All tragedies are finished by a death, All comedies are ended by a marriage.”
This adage has resonated with many throughout history and has found its way into various literary works. In my own journey through literature, I first encountered this quote during our study of Shakespeare back in high school. Little did I know that this saying would take on a new, intriguing meaning when I later explored the...
Transfiguration: Christ as the Greater Moses
- August 06, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
A new MP3 sermon from Saint Paul’s Anglican Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: Transfiguration: Christ as the Greater Moses
Speaker: Rev. Steven Macias
Broadcaster: Saint Paul’s Anglican Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 8/6/2023
Bible: Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-35
Length: 47 min.
English Bible Vernacular: From Church Latin to King James English
- August 04, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
Today, the term “vernacular” implies the local language spoken by a particular people. For instance, English is the common language in the United Kingdom, Cantonese in Hong Kong, and various Dravidian tongues like Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam are used by South Indian people. This diversity of languages has significant implications for Bible translations. Unfortunately, I often find myself disappointed with efforts to make the Bible more accessible by “dumbing down” the language instead of encouraging readers to grow...
The Book of Common Prayer in Spanish
- August 02, 2023
- by
- Steve Macias
The earliest versions of the Anglican Prayerbook existed in French, German, Latin, and Spanish during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The “English” of the prayer book is an important part of its legacy – in that it provides the prayers and Scripture in the common vernacular tongue that could be understood by the people. It also represents the return to a Pre-Norman conquest identity. To pray in English not only throws off the Pope and Romanism, but also centuries of French...