Anglican Catholic

Time 2020-07-26 22:02:57

Web Name: Anglican Catholic

WebSite: http://www.anglicancatholic.org

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The Collect. LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same;... See additional readings » Archbishop Haverland issues statement on COVID-19 (March 16,2020) As world leaders work to combat the spread of COVID-19, many have asked what the response of the Church should be. My belief is that parishes as a whole and their healthy individual members are not made healthier by avoiding the Chalice of life and the Sacrament that is the Medicine of immortality. For this reason I strongly encourage our clergy and parishes to maintain public worship and the sacramental life of our parishes to the greatest extent possible. We ourselves as individuals, our churches, and our society are all harmed by the absence of the Holy Eucharist, and that harm must be taken into account when considering a way forward.Those who are ill, those who know they have been exposed to an infectious disease, and those with compromised immune systems or who are otherwise in fragile health should remain home. All of us should obey curfews and lawful regulations issued by the civil authorities. Otherwise, as much as possible, we should carry on our normal lives, in and out of church. For those who have concerns about receiving the Eucharist, one can look to long-established alternatives in the history of the Church having the clergy intinct the Host for us, receiving communion under the species of bread alone, or receiving communion at home by means of presanctified hosts. For those who are unable, or find it inadvisable, to do the above, an act of spiritual communion is acceptable as well.All of this is as always during flu season. The current situation is, of course, different from other 'flu seasons or times of infectious disease in that there is no vaccination available and no developed immunity in the populace. We have a duty to those around us, particularly to the elderly and those who are immunocompromised, to do what we can to slow the spread of this disease. I therefore encourage our clergy to work with local leaders and their parish vestries to find prudent, pastorally sensitive solutions to the challenges we face, keeping in mind that churches must address both the physical and spiritual needs of their parishioners.The difficulties we face today remind us of the importance of prayer, a duty we are already called to enact in this season of Lent. I leave you, therefore, with both the assurance of my prayers and a recommendation for use in your own devotions, public or private: Prayer in time of Great Sickness or Mortality ( 1928 BCP, p. 45) Are you looking for constancy and sound doctrine in an ever changing world? Would you like to participate in a tradition of worship that stretches back to the days of the Apostolic Church? Are you seeking to put Jesus Christ at the center of your life? If so, the Anglican Catholic Church has a place for you. Click the link below for more information about us, our mission, and our belief. LEARN MORE ABOUT US The ACC offers a number of online resources for members of the church and other interested parties. Follow the link below for information on topics ranging from missionary outreach, to joining one of the religious orders, to the purchase of books and other church supplies. LEARN MORE As chief bishop of the Original Province, Archbishop Mark Haverland is the spiritual and administrative leader of the Anglican Catholic Church. At each Provincial Synod, and as needs arise, he will address the Church on behalf of the College of Bishops. Below, you will find links to his annual addresses, along with statements on current events in light of church doctrine. VIEW MESSAGES

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