The Ven. Andrew Brashier is an assisting priest at Christ the King Anglican Church in the Anglican Diocese of the South. He regularly writes on all things Anglican, with a particular interest in catechesis, the traditional prayer book, and practicalities in living what he calls “the prayerbook life” on his substack (https://throughamirrordarkly.substack.com/). He regularly republishes Anglican classics and each are available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/4a9jmtwc
Feast of St. Matthew St. Matthew’s calling is a beautiful display of God’s love for each human being, right where He finds us. St. Matthew is introduced to us as a passing thought at first glance. We learn that Jesus is passing from his healing a man (inflaming the scribes by forgiving his sins) when…
The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity ~ Almighty Father, who dost give The gift of life to all who live, Look down on all earth’s sin and strife, And lift us to a nobler life. What praiseworthy, or “laudable service,” may we render to the Almighty Creator of the cosmos and earth? We are mere creatures…
O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise. The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! The Christian walk can be a confusing one. You travel the path less traveled, the one blazed by the Lord Christ, and despite progressing towards the Lord, one can find themselves encountering…
Thro’ the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land; Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding light: Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. The glory of God is shown in how the Holy Creator…
Let us now our voices raise,Wake the day with gladness;God Himself to joy and praiseTurns our human sadness;Joy that martyrs won their crown,Opened heav’ns bright portal,When they laid the mortal downFor the life immortal. Let us praise God for mortal men who boldly burned out bright in faith. This day we commemorate St. Bartholomew, to…
The fractured state of North American Anglicanism is a barrier to faithfully witnessing the faith once delivered in our increasingly ungodly continent. The continent is gradually repaganizing and following the old gods, who are no gods at all. Perhaps it is odd to quote Ben Franklin. Still, his words apply to the state of affairs…
My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ Name. On Christ, the solid rock I stand; All other ground is shifting sand. The dusty road of an August Trinitytide welcomes us exiles with dust filling our lungs. The sweltering…
The Eighth Sunday after Trinity O Thou who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impart kindle a flame of sacred love upon the mean altar of my heart. Providence is knowing that God knows where you are, even when you do not. Providence is a blanket in the night under a cold, starry…
Break Thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! Preparation is key before any trek into the wilderness. There are essentials one must consider prior to stepping out into the great outdoors. Packing requires prep work,…
Broad is the road that leads to death, And thousands walk together there; But wisdom shows a narrow path, With here and there a traveler. The Sixth Sunday after Trinity We all begin our journey the same: dead on the side of the road. Then the Stranger approaches and sees our predicament. Compassion overflows from…