Episcopalians/Anglicans, Why Do You Think Your Religion is Correct?

[GKC]

As an addendum, I would also draw your attention to the last question of this interview, to give an idea of the view of Rome towards “continuing Anglican” groups, even the TAC, who has been the most vocal and proactive about wanting unity with Rome (my boldface):

Did you receive many requests from the Traditional Anglican Communion (TAC), who had already split from the Anglican Church in the past?

There are twenty or so priests who put in their request last year. We just had a response from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and five of them have been given a ‘nulla osta’. We are now in the process of discerning their vocation to be catholic priests. Having the ‘nulla osta’ doesn’t guarantee you ordination.

Most of them however, did not receive the ‘nulla osta’ for a variety of reasons: some of them have no lay faithful at all, some of them have irregular marriages, some of them have received **very little training **and were ordained after very short courses.

These TAC priests do not fulfill the necessary requirements. So one of the most important aspects is that - even those TAC priests who are going to enter the Ordinariate – will be ordained at the end of the process, not at the beginning of it.

Yes, I know. As I predicted over 2 years ago.

GKC

 

[GKC]

I should wonder why the Catholic Church does not recognize the validity of the (if not somewhat facetiously) so-called “Dutch touch”. Definitely according to the logic of Apostolicae Curae, the infusion of Old Catholic ordinations into the Anglican communion would be valid, so long as the ordaining bishop and the recipient had the proper intent.

And matter and subject and form. As Ott states the circumstances, re: validly consecrated bishops of any sort. I find the lack of official comment interesting.

Not suggestive, just interesting.

GKC

 

[CMatt25]

I’ve read this a lot about the West on these forums- I find it strange. Why do Western churches serve lunch or any meals at church? Here, after mass, people head straight home. Is this a Catholic thing?

Mostly just a fellowship thing I imagine. And it’s not limited to Catholics and Episcopalians.

 

[CMatt25]

Instead of echoing the sentiments of others who have stated why they think we have valid preistly orders and other issues, i’m going to talk about what I like about TEC and Anglicanism.

First of all, I think the liturgy and worship is beautiful. Coming from a southern baptist church, I fell in love with the Anglican liturgy from the first service I attended.

Second of all, our little church of about 50 members with average Sunday attendance of about 20 to 25 does so much more community outreach than any church i’ve been a part of. We collect food, clothing, and other items for the needy. The church prepares meals for the men’s and women’s shelters in our little town. The gospel of giving and helping those in our community can easily be seen in our church.

Third, our church is traditional and located in a “moderate” diocese. Unfortunately, the drift toward modernism and liberalism with the national church and in many dioceses is growing and growing. However, as it stands, our church has remained traditional and has rejected modernism. The drift toward modernism is the hardest part about being an Episcopalian and remaining in TEC. If our little church abandons the creeds or affirms modernist theology, then i’ll have to look for a new church home. As it is, i’m staying put and hoping for the best.

Lastly, you can’t beat coffee and donuts (cookies and other pastries) after the service. Nobody does coffee and pastries like TEC!

Fair enough. The OP did ask for anything we like, so I’ll talk about a few things I could see myself liking about the nearest Episcopal church to me from what I know about them.

They offer a wide range of services to meet the spiritual needs of a variety of believers over the course of Sat and Sun, each with what Episcopalians believe to be the Eucharist, ranging from traditional services, with choir and without music, to what I gather is an acoustic guitar type Mass, to a contemporary informal service with a band.

They collect items for another Episcopal church’s outreach, the one I spoke of earlier where the homeless and needy are served and provided items at n/c instead of being a thrift type store.

I very much like that TEC practices open Communion.

And while I know I’m very much in the minority on this forum, I actually like the idea that TEC is one of the more liberal and open Christian communities.

And Sean, I know they have a couple of coffee hrs as well.

Peace to all along our faith journeys.