Unity Without Uniformity By Abbot Bishop Brian Ernest Brown, CWC After nearly thirty years in the Autocephalous Sacramental Movement, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about the question of Christian unity. For many years, I measured unity largely by visible organization: fewer jurisdictions, fewer divisions, fewer independent…
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Seasons of Love and the New Year
As we come to the close of 2018, may we each take time to reflect on how we have measured this past year. If we have not measured it in love, then I fear we may have missed the point. So, as we step into 2019, I invite you to…
Liturgy & Prayer
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Samhain Liturgy
I wanted to share a wonderful liturgy resource from the Celtic Catholic Church, Diocese of Saint Brendan. We have used these prayers for years now in our annual liturgical celebration of All Hallows’ Eve within Shepherd’s Heart. May you find them as meaningful and beautiful as we do. The following…
Communion of Saints
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Saint Melangell
Our ministry is dedicated to Saint Melangell, she has always been our patron saint. She’s a wonderful Celtic saint who spent her life trying to make a safe place for folks amongst the thorns, thickets, and briarpatches of society and of the world and that is our calling as well,…
Order of Saint Benedict Chartered by Christ Catholic Church
Greetings and Apostolic Blessings! Monsignor John Blair (Dom Blair) approached me some time ago in regards to the creation of a new order within Christ Catholic Church. After much prayerful discernment and an informative shared dialogue between us, I am persuaded that Dom Blair is being called to a unique…
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50th Annual Holy Synod of Christ Catholic Church 2016
Greetings and Apostolic Benediction! The Order of the Shepherd’s Heart will host the 50th annual Holy Synod of Christ Catholic Church on March 31, April 1, 2, and 3. in the year of our Lord 2016. Your presence and or prayer is requested. This being our 50th Holy Synod we…
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Trans-ACT Mobilization Awareness Campaign
27 March 2015Feast of St. Melangell Greetings and Apostolic Benediction! This letter of support is written to applaud the efforts of St John’s Lutheran Church and The Compassionate Society of Christ, Christ Catholic Church for their dedicated commitment to continue to provide quality healthcare access direct case management social work…
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Directory of Autocephalous Bishops of the Apostolic Succession
The Directory of AutocephalousBishops of the Apostolic SuccessionThe 17th Revised and Expanded EditionFrom St. Willibrord Press HEAR YE, HEAR YE, CALLING ALL BISHOPS! Welcome to the online registration for 17th edition of The Directory of Autocephalous Bishops of the Apostolic Succession. St. Willibrord Press has been publishing the authoritative directory…
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Radio Free Catholic
“You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!” -Isaiah 40:9 Radio Free Catholic Broadcasting…
The Affirmation Declaration
Christ Catholic Church Diocese of the Prince of Peace stands in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ sisters and brothers and all of God’s children as we struggle together against bigotry, oppression, intolerance, and injustice. And to this end we support and affirm The Affirmation Declaration. The Affirmation Declaration is a statement…