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Reflection for Friday 21 March by Nigel PriceToday we celebrate Thomas Cranmer, best known as Archbishop of Canterbury and for the Book of Common Prayer. His execution by burning was no less remarkable, as he first held his right hand in the flames – the hand that had signed false recantations – until it was consumed. In early life, his wife died in childbirth soon after their marriage, after which he returned as a fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge entering the church and throwing himself into his studies became one of the most outstanding theologians of his time.The daily reading from the Rule of St Benedict for today starts:Monastics ought to be zealous for silence at all times, but especially during the hours of the night.The Greater Silence in monasteries is of great importance. It begins at the end of Compline (Night Prayer) and lasts until morning; it is a time for preparing for sleep and for rest and reflection, but above all a time when monastics can listen out for the word of God. Something we all ought to find the time for.So let us pray – the Collect for Thomas CranmerFather of all mercies, who through the work of your servant Thomas Cranmer renewed the worship of your Church and through his death revealed your strength in human weakness: by your grace strengthen us to worship you in spirit and in truth and so to come to the joys of your everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Mediator and Advocate, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Common Worship: Collects and Post Communions, material from which is included here, is copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2000
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