The Vatican is taking historic strides towards achieving “full communion” with Anglicans who do not ordain female priests. It is doing so by recognizing Anglican holy orders and churches, but not requiring them to merge with or convert to Roman Catholicism.

“We are scheduled to begin our talks at the Vatican this coming September 26-27,” Bishop Ray Sutton, presiding bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church in the U.S., announced in an Ecumenical Relations Task Force Report of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) College of Bishops.

The ACNA bishops, who oversee 128,000 Anglicans in more than 1,000 congregations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, met during a provincial council from June 20-25 at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

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Rome Takes Historic Step Towards ‘Full Communion’ with Conservative Anglicanshttps://t.co/hmvfEApmxH

— The Stream (@Streamdotorg) July 2, 2024

The following links can direct you to videos of Archbishop Steve Wood from Assembly.

• A conversation with Archbishop Stephen Wood and his wife, Jacqueline, at the 2024 Provincial Assembly here.
• Archbishop Wood’s sermon at the closing Eucharist where authority was passed to him here.
• Passing of authority to Archbishop Wood here.

IRD's @jeffreyhwalton chats with @anglicantv about new Archbishop Steve Wood, the direction of the growing church, and conversations taking place alongside last week's Assembly. #Anglican https://t.co/coTq91bsHr

— IRD (@TheIRD) July 1, 2024

The pandemic’s babies, toddlers and preschoolers are now school-age, and the impact on them is becoming increasingly clear: Many are showing signs of being academically and developmentally behind.

Interviews with more than two dozen teachers, pediatricians and early childhood experts depicted a generation less likely to have age-appropriate skills — to be able to hold a pencil, communicate their needs, identify shapes and letters, manage their emotions or solve problems with peers.

A variety of scientific evidence has also found that the pandemic seems to have affected some young children’s early development. Boys were more affected than girls, studies have found.

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The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling
Teachers this year saw the effects of the pandemic’s stress and isolation on young students: Some can barely speak, sit still or even hold a pencil, @clairecm and @smervosh report for @nytimes. pic.twitter.com/RWtcuhFhDG

— Benjamin Ryan (@benryanwriter) July 1, 2024

Moses the brigand spent several years leading a sinful life, but through the great mercy of God he repented, left his band of robbers and went to one of the desert monasteries. Here he wept for a long time, begging to be admitted as one of the brethren. The monks were not convinced of the sincerity of his repentance, but the former robber would neither be driven away nor silenced. He continued to implore that they accept him.

Saint Moses was completely obedient to the hegoumen and the brethren, and he poured forth many tears of sorrow for his sinful life. After a certain while Saint Moses withdrew to a solitary cell, where he spent his time in prayer and the strictest fasting.

Once, four of the robbers of his former band descended upon the cell of Saint Moses. He had lost none of his great physical strength, so he tied them all up. Throwing them over his shoulder, he brought them to the monastery, where he asked the Elders what to do with them. The Elders ordered that they be set free. The robbers, learning that they had chanced upon their former ringleader, and that he had dealt kindly with them, followed his example: they repented and became monks. Later, when the rest of the band of robbers heard about Saint Moses’ repentance, then they also gave up their thievery and became fervent monks.

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July 1
The Martyrdom of the Great Saint Anba Moses the Black

On this day, St. Moses the Black, whose life story is remarkable, was martyred. This saint took the Kingdom of Heaven by force, exactly as our Lord Jesus Christ said: "The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence#Emadrefaat# pic.twitter.com/sTqPurZE0p

— Emad (@EBehsay) July 1, 2024

Almighty God, whose blessed Son dost guide our footsteps into the way of peace: Deliver us from paths of hatred and violence, that we, following the example of thy servant Moses, may serve thee with singleness of heart and attain to the tranquility of the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

August 28 is the feast of Saint Moses the Black: Nubian slave, bandit, convert from paganism, Antonian monk at Scetis (in Egypt’s Nitrian Desert), priest, mystic, and martyr—murdered by the Mazices, circa AD 405. pic.twitter.com/dFQuq3r8Fo

— Tradical (@NoTrueScotist) August 28, 2023

O God, who in thy fatherly love hast called us that we should inherit a blessing: Give to us also, we pray thee, the blessing of wholesome speech and loving deed; that following always that which is good, we may do and suffer all that thou willest; in the name and strength of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord.

Morning everyone hope you are well. The beautiful Ouse Bridge on Bassenthwaite with the Skiddaw range as the backdrop. Have a great day. #LakeDistrict @keswickbootco pic.twitter.com/WyRQVEkyos

— Rod Hutchinson (@lakesrhino) July 2, 2024

The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore.

–Psalm 121:7-8

Good morning from Aberdeen have a terrific Tuesday 👋☺️ pic.twitter.com/qoYuG8f4Sx

— Natalie Hood (@NatalieAHood) July 2, 2024