“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.” — Colossians 3:16 (BSB)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (BSB)
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” — Acts 2:42 (BSB)
The Prayer Book gives me words when I have none of my own. It teaches me how to repent, to give thanks, to intercede, and to prepare for the Sacraments. Whether in Morning and Evening Prayer, in Holy Communion, or at times of sorrow or joy, the liturgy trains my soul to turn to God in all things.
Canon Dr. John Yates III (Falls Church Anglican, ACNA) explains, “The Book of Common Prayer is not a crutch—it’s a framework. It shapes Christians for lifelong discipleship, rooting our affections in God’s Word and leading us in the rhythms of grace.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) affirms, “We use the Prayer Book because it holds us to the Gospel. It won’t let us drift. It walks with the suffering, lifts up the humble, and speaks truth in a confused age.”
J.C. Ryle once said, “No uninspired book has done so much for public worship as the Book of Common Prayer. It is thoroughly Protestant, deeply reverent, and full of Scripture. Used with heart and faith, it edifies the whole Church.” (Knots Untied, 1874)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “The Prayer Book connects us to a global and historic Church. Its words are not dead tradition—they are alive with truth, teaching us how to walk with Christ.”
The Book of Common Prayer is also deeply personal. It helps me pray when I am weary, guides me when I’m distracted, and points me to Jesus when I stray. I use it not out of duty, but because it draws me into communion with the living God.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313–386 AD): “Let us embrace the prayers and teachings handed down to us by the fathers. They protect our minds and unite us in faith.” — Catechetical Lectures, 5.12
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “The order of the Church’s prayers is like a school for the soul. It teaches even the ignorant how to pray with reverence and truth.” — Homilies on Matthew, 6
St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD): “The prayers of the Church shape the soul more deeply than many sermons. When you pray what is true, your heart becomes true.” — Sermon 252
An Anglican Catechism (Expanded) offers over 350+ Scripture-based answers to the core truths of the Christian faith. Each entry includes biblical texts, theological insight, and reflections from historic and contemporary Anglican voices. Rooted in the classical tradition, it is designed for teaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
An Ancient Worship Movement invites readers into the rich, historic worship of the early Church rediscovered through the Anglican tradition. This book calls believers into a deeper, Spirit-filled encounter with Christ through timeless practices.
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