The Daily Act of Oblation
Ant. He ordained twelve, that they should be with him.
V. Lo, I am with you always.
R. Even to the end of the world.
Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ, the great High Priest, you gave yourself for us an offering and sacrifice to God, and you have called us to be partakers in that same priesthood; accept, we beseech you, our entire liberty, our memory, our understanding and all that we are and have; and grant that we, being made conformable to your death, may also be partakers in the glory of your resurrection; for you live and reign with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages. Amen.
The Angelus
V. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
R. Be it unto me according to your word.
Hail, Mary... Holy Mary...
V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail, Mary... Holy Mary...
V. Pray for us, 0 holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Pour your grace into our hearts, 0 Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Friday, June 1, 2007
The Associate's Rule of Life
And for those interested in the Associates Rule, here it is...
1. To pray daily at least one of the Offices of Morning or Evening Prayer.
2. To spend a definite period of time daily in private prayer and meditation.
3. To receive the Holy Communion each Sunday, and, where circumstances permit, two other times during the week.
4. To prepare for the Eucharist by prayer and fasting, and to make a thanksgiving after receiving the Holy Communion.
5. To pray daily for the Companions and the Associates.
6. To practice self-examination daily and to make a sacramental confession at least once during the year.
7. To attend a retreat of not less than one day at least, once a year.
8. To take advantage of opportunities for spiritual growth through reading, study groups, parish or diocesan program related to scripture, doctrine, and issues of concern to Christians.
9. To take on at least one tangible and on-going form of service to a person in needof ministry; and to make a yearly offering to the Congregation.
10. To report to the Director of Associates on the observance of this Rule four times a year at the Ember Seasons.
11. This Rule can be expanded in consultation with the Director of Associates.
1. To pray daily at least one of the Offices of Morning or Evening Prayer.
2. To spend a definite period of time daily in private prayer and meditation.
3. To receive the Holy Communion each Sunday, and, where circumstances permit, two other times during the week.
4. To prepare for the Eucharist by prayer and fasting, and to make a thanksgiving after receiving the Holy Communion.
5. To pray daily for the Companions and the Associates.
6. To practice self-examination daily and to make a sacramental confession at least once during the year.
7. To attend a retreat of not less than one day at least, once a year.
8. To take advantage of opportunities for spiritual growth through reading, study groups, parish or diocesan program related to scripture, doctrine, and issues of concern to Christians.
9. To take on at least one tangible and on-going form of service to a person in needof ministry; and to make a yearly offering to the Congregation.
10. To report to the Director of Associates on the observance of this Rule four times a year at the Ember Seasons.
11. This Rule can be expanded in consultation with the Director of Associates.
The Companion's Rule of life
I've listed below the spiritual rule that guides the life of the Companions...
1 . To say daily private prayers at morning, noon, and night.
2. To pray daily the Offices of Matins and Vespers; at least One Little Hour (at which the Memorials of the Congregation are customarily offered); and Campanile (at which the daily examination is made). The Official Breviary of the Congregation is The Monastic Diurnal Revised. When parochial needs necessitate, the Offices may be prayed according to the standard Book of Common Prayer, or by using an enhanced version of The Prayer Book Office.
3. To celebrate the Holy Eucharist each Sunday and also twice during each week at the least where circumstances permit. Instead of this, deacons shall be bound to receive the Holy Communion thrice every week at the least unless no opportunity is give to do so.
4. To make an act of preparation before celebrating Mass or receiving Holy Communion, and an act of thanksgiving afterwards.
5. To celebrate Mass and to receive the Holy Communion fasting.
6. To say grace, at least privately, before and after meals.
7. To make a meditation each day. Members shall be dispensed from this rule on any days in which they are hearing or giving a homily.
8. To spend a reasonable amount of time each week in spiritual reading and in the study of Holy Scriptures or some branch of sacred learning (Holy Week, weeks of Retreat, days occupied in travel, and times of vacation being excepted).
9. To make a daily examination of conscience and to make an act of contrition for one's shortcomings.
10. To make a sacramental confession at least quarterly.
11. To observe the practice of fasting as set forth by the Church.
12. To attend each year one of the retreats provided by the Congregation, unless dispensed by the Master of the Congregation for grave cause-, in which latter case, to keep one day of silence and retirement, as far as may be consistent with parochial duties.
13. To make the Act of Oblation each morning, and to offer the Holy Sacrifice once each month with the intention of the Congregation. The latter part of the obligation will be fulfilled by Deacons by presenting before God the aims of the Congregation when present at a Mass.
14. To make a careful self-examination by this Rule monthly. Probationers and members shall
report their observance of the Rule to the Master or Warden monthly unless they have been able to attend a conference.
15. The official habit shall be a black cassock and the community scapular. When in street attire, a Canterbury cross lapel pin shall suffice as indicator of membership in the Congregation.
1 . To say daily private prayers at morning, noon, and night.
2. To pray daily the Offices of Matins and Vespers; at least One Little Hour (at which the Memorials of the Congregation are customarily offered); and Campanile (at which the daily examination is made). The Official Breviary of the Congregation is The Monastic Diurnal Revised. When parochial needs necessitate, the Offices may be prayed according to the standard Book of Common Prayer, or by using an enhanced version of The Prayer Book Office.
3. To celebrate the Holy Eucharist each Sunday and also twice during each week at the least where circumstances permit. Instead of this, deacons shall be bound to receive the Holy Communion thrice every week at the least unless no opportunity is give to do so.
4. To make an act of preparation before celebrating Mass or receiving Holy Communion, and an act of thanksgiving afterwards.
5. To celebrate Mass and to receive the Holy Communion fasting.
6. To say grace, at least privately, before and after meals.
7. To make a meditation each day. Members shall be dispensed from this rule on any days in which they are hearing or giving a homily.
8. To spend a reasonable amount of time each week in spiritual reading and in the study of Holy Scriptures or some branch of sacred learning (Holy Week, weeks of Retreat, days occupied in travel, and times of vacation being excepted).
9. To make a daily examination of conscience and to make an act of contrition for one's shortcomings.
10. To make a sacramental confession at least quarterly.
11. To observe the practice of fasting as set forth by the Church.
12. To attend each year one of the retreats provided by the Congregation, unless dispensed by the Master of the Congregation for grave cause-, in which latter case, to keep one day of silence and retirement, as far as may be consistent with parochial duties.
13. To make the Act of Oblation each morning, and to offer the Holy Sacrifice once each month with the intention of the Congregation. The latter part of the obligation will be fulfilled by Deacons by presenting before God the aims of the Congregation when present at a Mass.
14. To make a careful self-examination by this Rule monthly. Probationers and members shall
report their observance of the Rule to the Master or Warden monthly unless they have been able to attend a conference.
15. The official habit shall be a black cassock and the community scapular. When in street attire, a Canterbury cross lapel pin shall suffice as indicator of membership in the Congregation.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Life Vows...
Fr. Bob Hufford makes his life vows and promises in the Congregation of the Compaions of the Holy Saviour. This took place on Wednesday, May 30, during the Companion's annual Chapter. This year the Chapter met at the Community of the Transfiguration in Glendale, Ohio. In the photo, Fr. Bob signs his statement of assent in the presence of another life vowed Companion, Br. Frank Stern, and the Companion's Episcopal Visitor, the Rt. Rev'd. Keith Ackerman, SSC.
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