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About Scott Anderson

Formerly an Anglican priest (ordained 1975) I was received into the Catholic Church in February 2012, and ordained to the Diaconate on 27th July 2013 and on 29th October 2013 was ordained to the priesthood by the Archbishop of Southwark Peter Smith. After a spell in London (Precious Blood, Borough) I became parish priest of Pont Rémy in the Diocese of Amiens, northern France. I am deeply committed to the Ordinariate as a gift of the Holy Spirit in the search for unity. Like many Ordinariate members I feel a personal gratitude to the late Pope Benedict, together with loyalty to our Holy Father, Pope Leo. My blog tries to make a small contribution to the growth of the Ordinariate by asking questions (and proposing some answers) about the 'Anglican Patrimony'. I shall be ever grateful for the years in France, a wonderful ending to the years of parish ministry. Back in the UK I am attached, very happily, to the parish of Holy Trinity, Dorchester (HTD) and help out where needed in the Catholic parishes of South Dorset.

Mother of the Incarnate Christ

Posted on 23/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

A Thanksgiving for the Virgin’s Part in the Scheme of Redemption                                     from an Anglican priest & poet of the early 17th century For that fair blessed Mother-maid,                                                                                           Whose flesh redeem’d us; That she-Cherubin,                                                                        Which unlock’d Paradise, and made                                                                                             One … Continue reading →

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Fisher and King – saintly bishops

Posted on 21/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15   RSV To the … Continue reading →

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Parliament’s revenge or Henry VIII triumphant!

Posted on 09/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

The announcement that, after all, churches would be able to celebrate ‘same-sex marriages’, has come in the past week. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, justified this move as something which forces no-one, but allows those churches who wish to celebrate … Continue reading →

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L J White and his music

Posted on 06/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

I was coming back from the Ordinariate Pilgrimage to Walsingham with a couple of friends who have been Catholics for years. They had enjoyed the day greatly, and in particular the music and the hearty hymn singing. I would not … Continue reading →

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Sing we of the blessed Mother

Posted on 06/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

Many Anglicans know the hymn, ‘Her virgin eyes saw God incarnate born’. Some forty years ago I found and memorised this verse: I think that it is by Thomas Ken and belongs with that hymn. The verse  teaches both the immaculate conception of Mary, and … Continue reading →

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How does the Ordinariate grow?

Posted on 04/12/2012 by Scott Anderson

They praised God and were looked up to by everyone. Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined  be  saved.                                           Acts 2:47   NJB ________________________________________________________ The subtitle of this post is ‘Tall with glasses, sits near Jane.’ I’m not going to explain straightaway … Continue reading →

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Who are these, like stars appearing?

Posted on 29/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

  What is man, that thou art mindful of him? * and the son of man, that thou visitest him?    Psalm 8:4 (Book of Common Prayer) What are human beings that you spare a thought for them, or the child … Continue reading →

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An English Use for the Ordinariate?

Posted on 27/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

The renewal of worship is central to the life of the whole Church and every individual Christian. In the service of worship the performance of the liturgy with care, devotion, reverence, fine ceremonial and good music – but equally with warmth, … Continue reading →

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We have a Gospel to proclaim

Posted on 22/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!  I Corinthians 9:16   RSV What is this ‘patrimony’ which Anglicans are … Continue reading →

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The Ordinariate and the New Evangelisation

Posted on 19/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden… your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:14-16 … Continue reading →

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