Ep 9: Hidden Gems of the Book of Common Prayer St. Francis Episcopal Church

This episode explores Hidden Gems of the Book of Common Prayer. In addition to the familiar Eucharistic Rites, the Book of Common Prayer contains many beautiful Prayers of Thanksgiving, Rites celebrating sacraments and life cycle events and educational materials about the history of the Episcopal Church. Did you know that the mastermind behind the Book of Common Prayer, Thomas Cranmer, was burned at the stake? Listen to hear why he was so determined to bring the Book of Common Prayer to England and beyond.