Benedict of Nursia

by | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Dcn. Adam Gosnell Saint Benedict was a college dropout. He was born about 480 AD to a Roman family of means, but, in his 20s, would abandon his literary studies and the security of noble life. In his travels, Benedict happened upon a monk named Romanus. He left...

ACNA Assembly: “Mission on our Doorstep”

by | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized

During the last week of June, the Anglican Church in North America (of which CTR is a member) held a provincial Council/Assembly in Wheaton, Illinois. The theme of the Assembly was  “Mission on our Doorstep”. This was explored through a vast array of talks, workshops,...

Irenaeus of Lyons

by | Jun 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

“Why can Christians tell me more about Abraham Lincoln than St. Augustine? Clearly, they’ve been catechized by someone, it just wasn’t the Church.”  A few weeks ago, Dcn Adam wrote this sentence in Crossings, in his series on Human Spirituality. If we are...

Summer’s here. Let’s make the most of it!

by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Dcn. Adam Gosnell Christians… are boring. (Insult the reader right away? Smart move.) But it’s true! Ask someone on the street, “Hey, you’re having a party, who do you invite?” I’ll bet money they don’t say, “You...

“All Truth is God’s Truth”

by | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about Human Spirituality—what it would mean to have a physically, emotionally, and intellectually-appropriate spirituality. (We might have called it “Incarnational” or “Sacramental” Spirituality, but I like “Human.” It’s more...

“Fine Isn’t a Feeling. But You Should Try Again…”

by | May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized

For the next few weeks, we’ll be talking about Human Spirituality—what it would mean to have a physically, emotionally, and intellectually-appropriate spirituality. (We might have called it “Incarnational” or “Sacramental” Spirituality, but I like “Human.” It’s more...

“Buddy, I think they think I have a body…”

by | May 25, 2017 | Uncategorized

For the next few weeks, we’ll be talking about Human Spirituality—what it would mean to have a physically, emotionally, and intellectually-appropriate spirituality. (We might have called it “Incarnational” or “Sacramental” Spirituality, but I like “Human.” It’s more...

How to Read the Bible

by | May 3, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Dcn. Adam Salter Gosnell If the Bible and I had a relationship status on Facebook, it would be “It’s complicated.” Okay so, yes, on the one hand, the Bible is God’s word to us. Yes, it is a treasure that “excelleth all the riches of the earth” (from the Preface to...

Thank You! Syria Collection Drive Update

by | Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized

Thanks to all who participated in the collection for Syrian Refugees. Due to your generosity we were able to fill a Honda Civic van (seats down) three times and Tori Thornburg’s Toyota Corolla twice. The items will be transferred to the Nu-Day Syria warehouse in...