The Mission
The mission of this site is to share Anglican traditions and spiritual resources to nurture our relationship with God and with each other! I hope the articles, humor, and resources helpful. Including some regulars times for prayer and worship can really help in turning down the noise and turning up the joy in life..
For example, one of the traditions that I hope you will consider is saying Daily Morning and Evening Prayers. This discipline can provide a wonderful way to frame and focus your day by orienting you toward God. On this web site you’ll find the Lectionary Calendar of the daily bible lessons and daily psalms to read along with morning and evening prayer. Just one of the resources I hope you find beneficial.
The Philosophy
The Philosophy of this site really started from reading and meditating on Philippians 4:8-9.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”
It’s what so many of us want in this divided world. Peace. And, the way to that is through Jesus Christ.
Meet The Anglican Anchoress
Traditionally, Anchorites or Anchoresses were individuals who dedicated themselves to a life of prayer. With the blessing of the clergy, an anchoress was walled into a small room or set of rooms within the church. This living and praying space was called an anchorage or an anchorhold. Her room had a window that allowed her to participate in worship services. It also had a small window that looked out into their town. That way she could also provide spiritual guidance to fellow Christians.
After successful careers and with more free-time, the Anglican Anchoress began to look for ways to use her research, writing and technology skills to support her own and others spiritual development. From a virtual anchorage, The Anglican Anchoress offers prayers, articles, insights on technology, and art to encourage the faithful. She has a keen interest in Anglican traditions and spirituality.
The Anglican Anchoress follows a rule of life. This way of ordering life includes a three-fold rule of prayer (Holy Eucharist, Daily Office, and private devotions), study, and service. The former Archbishop of Canterbury, +Michael Ramsey, referred to this particular rule of prayer as the Triangle of St. Benedict.
The Anglican Anchoress is also a regular Lay Reader for morning and evening prayer and Holy Communion services. Additionally, she is active in parish and community ministries.