[Magdalen] Prayer Book Query

[Bob Rea]

On Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:02:00 PM W. Michael Mahoney wrote:
> Liturgists of sorts are known to hang out here, so .......
> 
> Our parish (Cady's and mine) conducts a forum between our two Sunday
> services.  The current, running topic is the BCP.   We have already had a
> bit of history and general introduction.  This coming Sunday, Grace
> Cangialosi, who is supplying, will talk about possible changes in the BCP.
> Then, the following Sunday it will be my turn; my topic is the church
> season and calendar.  While preparing, I have encountered some mysteries.
> 
> Liturgical Colors - As far as I can tell, only tradition governs what
> colors should be used in Episcopal services.  The Romans have strict rules
> - - - if you want blue, move to Spain!  But, though I have found some
> pretty firm opinions, I have not found evidence of ecclesiastical
> authority.  Am I missing something?

Tradition IS an ecclesiastical authority

> 
> Calendar - The BCP lists feast days, saints' days, etc. day-by-day,
> month-by-month on pages 19 to 30.  In addition to the basic information
> there is printed to the left of the date a repeating sequence of the
> letters A-g.  What are these for?  Also, for some selected specific days,
> there is an additional number, presumably a calendar date, printed to the
> far left.  My guess is that these are Lenten related but am not sure what
> is intended.  I have consulted Hatchett's tome on the prayer book on this
> to no avail.  Does anybody know something?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Mike M

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