By Cristina Odone, Telegraph
I'm scared that was the last Christmas we celebrated with a church service. The High Court ruled last week that Sunday is not a core part of a Christian's belief; next, they'll decide that Christmas is not, either. Mr Justice Langstaff has decided that a Baptist who works in a care home [...]By Tim Montgomerie, Conservative Home
Yesterday we learnt the news that crossbench peer and former Editor of The Times, William Rees-Mogg had died at the age of 84.
The Prime Minister led the tributes:
"William Rees-Mogg is rightly a Fleet Street legend – editing The Times through a tumultuous period with flair and integrity. I always found him [...]
By Tim Ross, Telegraph
The Conservatives will be “unelectable” if they do not abandon “backward looking” social attitudes and catch up with modern society, Francis Maude has said.
Mr Maude, one of David Cameron’s closest allies, warned that voters would not understand the objections of many traditionally-minded Conservatives to modern social policies, such as proposals to allow [...]
: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Monday , December 31, 2012 Sylvester I of Rome Pope Saint Sylvester I or Silvester I was Bishop of Rome from January 31, 314 to December 31, 335, succeeding . Miltiades He filled the See of Rome at a very important era in the history of the Church , but very little is known of him . He was the first Bishop of Rome to call himself Pope meaning father . The accounts of his papacy preserved in the Liber Pontificalis 7th or 8th century are little else than a record of the gifts said to have been conferred on the Roman Church by Emperor Constantine . I Propers for Sylvester Bishop of Rome The . Collect O ALMIGHTY God , who hast
From The Guardian
Rowan Williams bids farewell after decade of upheaval, overseeing schisms on gay marriage and female bishops
Rowan Williams has attended his last service as the archbishop of Canterbury at the city's cathedral, before he leaves office as leader of the Church of England and spiritual head of the 77 million-strong Anglican communion.
More than 700 [...]By David Barrett, Telegraph
Judges have been accused of diluting the rights of Christians after a key judgment on whether they can refuse to work on Sundays.
A new ruling by a High Court judge – the first on the issue in nearly a decade – says that Christians have no right to decline working on Sunday [...]From NOM
English philosopher Roger Scruton writes in the UK Times in devastating fashion against the push to redefine marriage:
If we ask ourselves how it is that the advocacy of gay marriage has become an orthodoxy to which all our political leaders subscribe, we must surely acknowledge that intimidation has some part to play in the [...]By John Smeaton, SPUC
I am delighted to draw visitors' attention to the pastoral letter for the Feast of the Holy Family this weekend from Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the archbishop of Westminster.
The Westminster diocese website announces: "Catholics are urged to speak up for marriage as the heart of the family in a Pastoral Letter from the [...]by Andrew Gilligan, Telegraph
The Muslim Council of Britain has a more prominent role in public debate than the Archbishop of Canterbury, according to a study.
The decline of the Anglican Church as the country’s main religious voice is confirmed by findings from the Henry Jackson Society.
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By Mario Ledwith, Mailonline
Archbishop of Birmingham says government can't see 'full consequences'
Warns of impact for 'children involved or wider society' in letter to churches
Remarks are latest attack from senior Catholic on David Cameron's plans
Plans to legalise gay marriage would undermine the Christian view of the family, according to a leading Roman Catholic archbishop.
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WORSHIP
1. The bells of St. Paul's Cathedral – BBC Radio 4
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pgqcc
2. A Meditation on Christ's Nativity – Archive service from Clare College, Cambridge – BBC Radio 3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00g3v2p
3. Christmas Carol Service from New College, Oxford
http://tinyurl.com/cqatuae
4. Choral services from the chapels of Trinity College, Cambridge
http://www.trinitycollegechoir.com/webcasts/listen-again/
St John's College, Cambridge
http://www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcasts
and New College, Oxford
http://www.newcollegechoir.com/webcasts.html
SERMONS AND TALKS
5. Various sermons available
All Souls, [...]: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Sunday , December 30, 2012 The First Sunday After Christmas The . Collect ALMIGHTY God , who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him , and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin Grant that we being regenerate , and made thy children by adoption and grace , may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit through the same our Lord Jesus Christ , who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever , one God , world without end . . Amen The Epistle Galatians iv . 1. NOW I say , That the heir , as long as he is a child , differeth nothing from a servant , though he be lord of all but is under tutors: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Sunday , December 30, 2012 John Wycliffe was an English theologian , lay preacher , translator and reformist . Wycliffe was an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century . His followers are known as Lollards . He is considered the founder of the Lollard movement , a precursor to the Protestant Reformation for this reason , he is sometimes called The Morning Star of the Reformation He was one of the earliest opponents of papal authority influencing secular . power Wycliffe was also an early advocate for translation of the Bible . He completed his translation directly from the Vulgate into
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by Edward Malnick, Telegraph
Dr Rowan Williams, who will step down from the post tomorrow, said that “risking unpopularity” and “taking the flak” were what the job was all about.
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Thought the world of politics was beyond satire? Then read SIMON HEFFER’s tongue-in-cheek predictions for the coming year…
January: David Cameron makes his long-awaited speech on the future of Europe, saying he wants to renegotiate our arrangement.
The other 26 countries tell him to get lost. In yet another U-turn on same-sex marriage, he announces that the [...].jpg)
By Daniel Martin, Mailonline
British children are less likely to live with both parents than in any other major Western nation
Just two thirds of children still live with mother or father at the age of 14
Only in Latvia, Estonia and Belgium are children are statistics worse
Critics say figures demonstrate declining importance of marriage in UK
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By Matthew Jenkin, Gaystar News
Poll finds majority of Conservative Party members are opposed to equal marriage and believe leader has underestimated Tory opposition
British Prime Minister David Cameron could face a huge rebellion over gay marriage after a poll found that 71% of Tories think the bill is splitting the Conservative Party.
The UK government is pressing [...]: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Saturday , December 29, 2012 Thomas Becket St . Thomas Becket , St . Thomas of Canterbury c.1118 December 29, 1170 was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Anglican and the Roman Catholic Church . He engaged in a conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was assassinated by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral . He is also commonly known as Thomas à Becket , although this form may not have been contemporary . The à is now believed to be a complete error . Historian John Strype wrote in his Memorials of Thomas Cranmer 1694By Karen Soole, Evangelicals Now
So many voices are crying out about the ordination of women bishops. Many are expressing their pain at discrimination, their outrage at the sexism inherent in blocking progress, blocking their vocation. Into this fray I want to speak too, but my voice feels weak among all this outrage.
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Evangelicals Now – January 2012
The Nigerian Anglican Church is the fastest growing Church in the Anglican Communion. Ninety seven new dioceses were created since the Anglican Decade of Evangelism was launched in 1988. It numbers today over 20 million churchgoing members. Many of those dioceses were in the Muslim north of the country. Cathedrals, [...]Seeking justice for choices around unwanted same-sex attractions
Moving away from gay
This booklet is a collection of testimonies from those who have sought help with their unwanted same-sex attractions.
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From Morality Forum
In Britain today, pornography is readily available: 27 channels of porn are coming into our nation from abroad. After Britain, in other European countries the highest intake of porn channels is 4 or 5! So called “soft” porn is on sale in newsagents, supermarkets, petrol stations etc. “Hardcore” porn is sold in licensed [...].bmp)
By Tim Montgomerie, Conservative Home
In one of our largest ever polls – completed by 2,568 Tory members from 22nd to 26th December – ConservativeHome has found that only 37% of Tory members support David Cameron's proposal to introduce gay marriage while 55% oppose those plans.
In this regard Tory members are out-of-step with the population-at-large and [...]: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Friday , December 28, 2012 The Holy Innocents We read in Matthew 2 that when Jesus was born in Bethlehem , King Herod , fearing for his throne , ordered that all the male infants of Bethlehem be killed . These children are regarded as martyrs for the Gospel martyrs in fact though not in will . Augustine called them buds , killed by the frost of persecution the moment they showed themselves . Propers for The Holy Innocents The Collect O ALMIGHTY God , who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained strength , and madest infants to glorify thee by their deaths Mortify and kill all vices in us , and so strengthen: . The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Thursday , December 27, 2012 St . John the Evangelist son of Zebedee , was one of the twelve apostles of Our Lord . Together with his brother James and with Simon Peter , he formed a kind of inner circle of Three among the Twelve , in that those three were privileged to behold the miracle of the Great Catch of Fish , the healing of Peter's mother-in-law , the raising of the daughter of Jairus , the Transfiguration , and the Agony in Gethsemane . He expressed a willingness to undergo martyrdom as did the other apostles and is accordingly called a martyr in intention . However , we have ancient testimony that , although: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Wednesday , December 26, 2012 Stephen the Protomartyr All that we know about Stephen the Protomartyr that is , the first martyr of the Christian Church is found in chapters 6 and 7 of the Book of . Acts The early Christian congregations , like the Jewish synagogues , had a program of assistance for needy widows , and some of the Greek-speaking Jews in the Jerusalem congregation complained that their widows were being neglected . The apostles replied : We cannot both preach and administer financial matters . Choose seven men from among yourselves , respected , Spirit-filled , and of sound judgment , and let them be in: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Tuesday , December 25, 2012 The Nativity of Our Lord The . Collect ALMIGHTY God , who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him , and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin Grant that we being regenerate , and made thy children by adoption and grace , may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit through the same our Lord Jesus Christ , who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever , one God , world without end . . Amen This Collect is to be said daily throughout the . Octave If in any Church the Holy Communion be twice celebrated on Christmas Day , the following may be used at the first .: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Monday , December 24, 2012 Nine Lessons and Carols A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2010 Carols from King's http : en.wikipedia.org wiki Nine_Lessons_and_Carols Posted by Kevin at 14:00 Labels : Anglicanism Christmas Liturgy No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Guestbook Click on the flag to say . hello Common Prayer Revised Tables of Lessons 1662 1922 Ordo Calendar 1928 1945 Morning Prayer Full 1928 Morning Prayer Brief 1928 Evening Prayer Full 1928 Evening Prayer Brief 1928 The Hourly Offices Family Prayer 1928 Daily and Occasional Offices Menu 1928 Where to Find: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Monday , December 24, 2012 The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord The . Collect O GOD , who makest us glad with the yearly Expectation of the birth of Thine only Son Jesus Christ : grant that as we joyfully receive Him for our Redeemer , so we may with sure confidence behold Him when He shall come to be our Judge . Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost , one God , now and forever . . Amen The Epistle Romans 1:1-6 Paul , a servant of Jesus Christ , called to be an apostle , separated unto the gospel of God , Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures , Concerning his Son Jesus Christ: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Sunday , December 23, 2012 The Fourth Sunday in Advent The . Collect O LORD , raise up , we pray thee , thy power , and come among us , and with great might succour us that whereas , through our sins and wickedness , we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us , thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us through Jesus Christ our Lord , to whom , with thee and the Holy Ghost , be honour and glory , world without end . . Amen The Epistle Philippians iv . 4. REJOICE in the Lord alway : and again I say , Rejoice . Let your moderation be known unto all men . The Lord is at hand .: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Sunday , December 23, 2012 John Cantius We so often here that religion and science don't mix , yet many of the great scientists of the Christian era have been people of faith , John Cantius was one of . them He was born in Kęty , a small town near Oświęcim , in the diocese of Kraków , Poland , to Stanisław and Anna Kanty . He attended the Kraków Academy at which he attained bachelor , licentiate , and doctor . Upon graduation he spent the next three years preparing for the priesthood , at the end of which he was . ordained Upon his ordination , he was offered a professorship at another university , which he accepted . nbsp: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Saturday , December 22, 2012 Ischyrion of Egypt Steward and servant of an Alexandrian magistrate in Roman imperial Egypt . During the persecutions of Decius , Ischyrion’s employer demanded that he renounce Christianity and sacrifice to pagan gods . When Ischyrion refused , the magistrate ordered him beaten and . martyred Propers for Ischyrion Martyr in Egypt The . Collect ALMIGHTY and everlasting God , who didst strengthen thy blessed martyr Ischyrion with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth : Grant us in like manner for love of thee to despise the prosperity of this world , and to fear none of its adversities: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Saturday , December 22, 2012 Ember Days The . Collect O ALMIGHTY God , who hast committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation We humbly beseech thee , by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit , to put it into the hearts of many to offer themselves for this ministry that thereby mankind may be drawn to thy blessed kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord . . Amen The Epistle Acts xiii . 44. THE next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God . But when the Jews saw the multitudes , they were filled with envy , and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul , contradicting and: . The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Friday , December 21, 2012 St . Thomas the Apostle The Apostle Thomas Hebrew or Aramaic for twin was also called Didymus Greek for twin He was absent when the Risen Lord appeared to the other apostles on the evening of Easter Day , and refused to believe that Christ had indeed risen until he had seen him for himself , but when he had seen Him , he said to Him , My Lord and My God . John 20:19-29 Because of this episode , he has been known ever since as Doubting Thomas . But we ought also to remember his earlier words , when Jesus announced His intention of going to the Jerusalem area , brushing aside the protests of His: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Friday , December 21, 2012 Ember Days The . Collect O ALMIGHTY God , who hast committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation We humbly beseech thee , by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit , to put it into the hearts of many to offer themselves for this ministry that thereby mankind may be drawn to thy blessed kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord . . Amen The Epistle Acts xiii . 44. THE next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God . But when the Jews saw the multitudes , they were filled with envy , and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul , contradicting and: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Wednesday , December 19, 2012 Ember Days The . Collect O ALMIGHTY God , who hast committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation We humbly beseech thee , by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit , to put it into the hearts of many to offer themselves for this ministry that thereby mankind may be drawn to thy blessed kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord . . Amen The Epistle Acts xiii . 44. THE next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God . But when the Jews saw the multitudes , they were filled with envy , and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul , contradicting and: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Tuesday , December 18, 2012 Flannan of Killaloe Son of an Irish chieftain named Turdough . Intellectual and spiritual student of the monk Saint Molua . Despite family opposition , he became a monk . Missionary monk throughout Ireland , Scotland , and the . Hebrides First bishop of Killaloe , Ireland , consecrated by Pope John IV in Rome . Recited the entire Psalter daily . His preaching was so persuasive that his own father gave up power to become a . monk Propers for Flannan of Killaloe Monastic , Missionary and Bishop The . Collect O God , whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich : Deliver: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Monday , December 17, 2012 The Martyrs of Gaza On this date in the Byzantine Christian city of Gaza , 60 Christian soldiers were martyred for their faith by Arab Mohammedan invaders . The soldiers along with the rest of the inhabitants had been promised quarter to surrender and end the siege of that city , instead the treacherous Mohammedans demanded that they renounce their faith or face . death After many attempts at persuasion , torture and threats , the brave soldiers continued to confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour . When all attempts to break the 60 Christians failed , the Saracen emir had the 60: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Sunday , December 16, 2012 Third Sunday in Advent Gaudete The . Collect O LORD Jesus Christ , who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way , by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just , that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight , who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit ever , one God , world without end . . Amen The Epistle 1 Corinthians iv . 1. LET a man so account of us , as of the ministers
Evidence Suggests Flood, Noah’s Ark Existed, Says Robert Ballard, Archaeologist Who Found Titanic. In the Huffington Post: Robert Ballard, one of the world’s most famous underwater explorers, has set his sights on proving the existence of one of the Bible’s most well known stories. In an interview with ABC’s Christiane Amanpour the archaeologist who [...]
Bill Muehlenberg’s commentary on issues of the day… Good news folks! For all those who love their sin and want complete Biblical justification for it, helpful publishers are now quite happy to produce the Bible that fully condones and justifies your sin. Yep, if you are into adultery, you can now read in the comfort [...].jpg)
From The Iona Institute A Catholic school is Canada is considering petitioning the Supreme Court after the Quebec Court of Appeal issued a decision obliging it to stop teaching a Catholic course on religion. The ruling, issued last week, told the school that it must replace the course with a state-imposed Ethics and Religious [...]
1662 Book of Common Prayer: Daily Prayer: Morning Prayer: December 14th: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Friday , December 14, 2012 All Saints of Lincolnshire Lincolnshire was once a hub of activity and holiness . There are at least 101 Saints closely associated with Lincolnshire . One could add many others who passed through several of them giving their names to places on the way for example St . Helen who found the Holy Cross and her son St . Constantine who passed this way having become Emperor in York Here is a short : list St . Oswald d . 642 St . Ostrythe St . Ailred Ethelred d . 716 St . Werburgh Abbess circa 785 St . Chad d . 672 St . Botolph d 680 St . Adulph d . 680 St . Simon the Zealot St . Guthlac 673- 714 St .
Due to popular demand I have decided to try to keep up with the devotional posts in my other blog, 1662 Book of Common Prayer: Daily Prayer. For those of you who have never read through the morning and evening prayers in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, I think you might find comfort and edification in knowing that God is sovereign.
In addition, the lectionary reads through the entire Old: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Thursday , December 13, 2012 Lucy of Syracuse The early Roman lists of martyrs commemorate Lucy , virgin and martyr , on 13 December , and her name , with that of Agatha , appears in the Roman Liturgy as an example of those who have gone before us , in whose company we join in giving thanks and praise to God . Aside from this , little is known of her , except that she lived in Syracuse in Sicily , and probably died around 304. Lucy had dedicated her life and virginity to Christ , when she was promised to a pagan for marriage she refused and distributed her dowry to the poor . She was given over to magistrate Paschasius ,
By Vinay Samuel and Chris Sugden, AAC “But the church must keep up with progress.” This mantra comes up regularly in interviews and debates about gay marriage for which the UK Government is proposing to legislate in early 2013. The UK Government will be making an announcement about this on Tuesday, 11 December. The timing [...]
Posted On : December 11, 2012 10:26 AM | Posted By : Admin ACO ACNS: ACNS5270 Related Categories: Central Africa By Bellah Zulu, ACNS The Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has appointed its first ever Youth and Children’s Council at a conference where young Anglicans were described as “the backbone of [...]: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Wednesday , December 12, 2012 Edburga of Thanet Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet was the , apparently only , daughter of King Centwine of Wessex and his wife , Engyth . She was a disciple of St . Mildred and became Abbess of her Abbey at Minster-in-Thanet in AD 716. A woman of great ability and zealous in her pursuit of knowledge , she secured several Royal charters for her monastery . She was a friend and correspondent of St . Boniface and is to be identified with Heaburg , more commonly called Bugga , to whom several interesting letters of his are addressed , including the account of the Monk of Much Wenlock's vision of
December 2012 byMarcus Roberts A very good piece from Ross Douthat that appeared in the New York Times a couple of days ago is well worth a read. In it, he discusses the Unites States’ advantage that it has historically had over its rivals: a robust birth rate and expanding population. As he states: “It’s [...]: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Tuesday , December 11, 2012 Damasus I of Rome He was born around 305, probably near the city of Egitania , Lusitania , in what is the present-day village of Idanha-a-Velha , Portugal , then part of the Western Roman Empire . His life coincided with the rise of Emperor Constantine I and the reunion and re-division of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires , which is associated with the legitimization of Christianity and its later adoption as the official religion of the Roman state in 380. Raised in a pious family his father was a priest in Rome , Italy and Damasus served for a time as deacon in his father‘s church , Saint: The Ohio Anglican.blog Opinion , News , History , Information and Random Thoughts Of A Lost Orthodox Anglican Traditionalist Looking To Build A Home In Northern . Ohio Monday , December 10, 2012 Adam Scotus Adam of Dryburgh c . 1140 1212 was a late 12th and early 13th century Anglo-Scottish theologian , writer and Premonstratensian and Carthusian monk . He entered Dryburgh Abbey as a young man , rising to become abbot 1184-1188 before converting to Carthusianism and moving to Witham . He was also sometimes known by various other later names , including Adam the Carthusian , Adam Anglicus and Adam . Scotus He was born around 1140 in the Anglo-Scottish border area Northumberland Scottish Borders to parents whose names and identity are unknown . The details of his earliest education are not