Suggested Reading
The Hawaii State Library System has a healthy collection of spiritual and inspirational books which are wonderful reads for the eastertide. Richard HarriesChrist is Risen (1987) Brennan ManningThe Ragamuffin Gospel (2005)
Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (1994)
The Signature of Jesus (1996)
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Soloman's Porch for the Rest of Eastertide
As we return to our usual patterns as a community, the Rector's Forum, Soloman's Porch will begin again on April 26 with a discussion series and time exploring the significance of the Resurrection.
If you'd like to read various books or articles ahead of time here are a few to consider either online or at the Hawaii State Library System or local shop.
Online:
various articles and lectures by Bishop NT Wright, go here, and scroll down the page.
section from explorefaith.org, here.
Orthodox Views and description, here.
Books:
Harris, Richard. Christ is Risen (1987)
Wright, NT. Surprised by Hope (2007)
Williams, Rowan. Resurrection.
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saints - examples of faith...
Anselm of Canterbury
 Tomorrow, April 21, is the feast-day of remembrance- of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury.
In the Episcopal Church and Anglican tradition we observe the remember or feasts of saints. "Saint" is a term that is applied to "noteworthy"
Christians whose lives were distinguished and exemplary because of
their self-sacrifice, witness, virtue, or accomplishments. Special
recognition was given to the martyrs of the early church.
Almighty God, you raised up your servant
Anselm to teach the Church of his day to understand its faith in your
eternal Being, perfect justice, and saving mercy: Provide your Church
in every age with devout and learned scholars and teachers, that we may
be able to give a reason for the hope that is in us; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(1033-Apr. 21, 1109). Archbishop of Canterbury
and theologian. Anselm is often called the father of Scholasticism and
"the second Augustine." He was born in Aosta, Piedmont, Italy, and took
monastic vows at the Abbey of Bec in Normandy in 1060. In 1063 he
succeeded Lanfranc as prior of Bec, and in 1078 he became abbot. On
Dec. 4, 1093, he was consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury. His time as
archbishop was most notable for his struggle with King William Rufus
over property and privileges, and with King Henry I over lay
investiture of the clergy. He was exiled twice, 1097-1100 and
1103-1106, but eventually he and King Henry I worked out a compromise.
Two of his most celebrated books are Monologium and Proslogium, in
which he articulated a rational, ontological proof for the existence of
God. His argument is that "God is that than which nothing greater can
be conceived."
In Cur deus homo Anselm presented his understanding of
the Atonement. He argued that the God-man, Jesus Christ, who was
sinless, died for sinful humanity and made satisfaction for humanity's
debt to God. Anselm believed that reason supports faith, and that faith
seeks understanding. He stated, "I do not seek to understand that I may
believe, but I believe in order that I may understand. For this, too, I
believe, that unless I first believe, I shall not understand." He was
canonized in 1494.
You can read the lessons, propers, for Anselm's feast here.
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