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Anselm’s devotional poem
From The Proslogian: Come now, little child. Turn awhile from your daily work; hide yourself for a little time from your restless thoughts, cast away your troublesome cares; put aside your wearisome...
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A map for Anglican Historical Theology
Augustine of Hippo — patron saint of theologians At some point any serious, committed Anglican — particularly someone who understands, or has been told, that Anglican spirituality is actually...
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Our theological map as “conversation”
I was pleased to see Bishop Daniel Martins nod approvingly at my essay on our map of Anglican historical theology. He wrote on Facebook, “Some impressive analysis by Matthew Dallman, whose project it...
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Trinity through Anglican historical theology
First, some background. Part of the work of renewing Anglicanism in parishes is finding through-lines in our tradition. Our theological tradition is, of course, nothing to sneeze at (if you are unclear...
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The basic library of Anglican renewal
As a visual of the core moments of the map of Anglican historical theology (as researched by Martin Thornton), here is the basic library of Anglican renewal: This is a library of points of departure,...
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What is a “school of Catholic spirituality”?
I don’t think there has been a post here recently that has not referred to Anglicanism as a “school of Catholic spirituality.” That phrase comes from Martin Thornton and especially English...
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Anglicanism’s identity crisis
In the West (at least), Anglicanism has an identity crisis. Are we Catholic? Are we Protestant? Are we Evangelical? These are three of the fundamental questions. Additionally and relatedly, are we an...
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Theology as Food
When a person looks sickly, perhaps with an obviously pale complexion, and shows a distinct lack of energy — obviously not his or her normal “self” — some reasonable responses would begin with...
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Nine Texts toward Catholic Renewal in Parishes
If over the coming years a critical mass of faithful Anglicans become serious students of English spirituality, does that in fact enact a Catholic renewal? That very question gets to the heart of the...
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The Prayer Book as Regula: a slideshow on liturgical spirituality
click for slideshow See also: “A Map for Anglican Historical Theology“, and “Texts toward Catholic Renewal in Parishes” Bibliography Blunt, J.H. “Introduction to the Daily Office” in The Annotated Book...
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How Anselm speaks to modern Anglicanism
Below is an excerpt of Martin Thornton commenting on a passage of St Anselm. First the passage from Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo, I.2: As on the one hand, right order requires that we believe the deep things...
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The Person of Jesus Christ (Part 1 of 5) by John Macquarrie
The Person of Jesus Christ is a lecture-series by John Macquarrie from 1984. He delivered it to the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church in their October meeting. The entire lecture-series on...
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Martin Thornton: Farmer, Priest, Author
(published originally at MartinThornton.com) 1. Biography Martin Stuart Farrin Thornton lived from 1915 to 1986. He was the youngest of three boys born to Alfred Augustus Thornton and Ida Beatrice...
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Homily: O ye Saints of the Holy Catholic Church
Homily delivered on the External Solemnity of All Saints, 2014 at Saint Paul’s Parish, Riverside, Illinois. “Almighty God,” our Collect begins, “you have knit together your elect in one communion and...
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Martin Thornton’s Syllabus
[from the appendix to English Spirituality: An Outline of Ascetical Theology According to the English Pastoral Tradition, rev. ed. 1986.] A Course of Study in Ascetical Theology for Parish Priests and...
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Homily: Faith’s name for reality is God
Delivered on Trinity Sunday, 31 May 2015, at Saint Paul’s, Riverside, Illinois. This past Thursday was the 8th anniversary of the death of Father John Macquarrie. He was without question a major...
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