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Understanding the Ordinariate

Posted on 20/04/2013 by Scott Anderson

In my time as a Catholic I have discovered two things. First, that most ‘cradle’ Catholics assume that fomer Anglicans in the Ordinariate are conservative, liturgically and otherwise.  Second, that the English in the Ordinariate do not grasp the importance of the Book of … Continue reading →

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The Ordinariate: Pope Benedict’s vision of unity

Posted on 19/02/2013 by Scott Anderson

In recent times the Holy Spirit has moved groups of Anglicans to petition repeatedly and insistently to be received into full Catholic communion individually as well as corporately.  The Apostolic See has responded favourably to such petitions.  Indeed, the successor … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Give thanks with a grateful heart

Posted on 16/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

On February 2nd 2012 I was received into the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. I was 62 years of age and had been ordained in the Church of England for 37 years. I have the … Continue reading →

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