In Part 1 and Part 2 of this brief blog series, we’ve been examining one of our collects (a prayer that gathers our thoughts and intentions) and breaking down its very relevant components. We’ve discussed how this prayer focuses on the mission of the church and asks God to keep (protect) us in his steadfast…

In the last post, we looked at the first part of one of our collects (a prayer that gathers our thoughts and intentions). I’m going to print it again here for your easy reference: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your…

In the next series of blogs, I want to examine one of our collects (a prayer that gathers our thoughts and intentions) in The Book of Common Prayer. This one is known as Proper 6. And what it says is incredibly relevant: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love,…

A friend of mine went to a local men’s store to buy some dress shirts. And the salesperson came up to him. Now, you need to know this about my friend. If there’s anybody who would embody the fizz of a champagne glass, he’s it. He is effervescent, he is bubbly, he is fun to…