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I am a great champion of the Anglican Use parishes. Though they are few, what they offer is a desperately needed influence that runs contrary to the liturgical terrorists that beset the Latin rite parishes. The AU Canon of the Mass is Miles Coverdale's translation of the Canon of the Mass as it was celebrated in Salisbury Cathedral (the ancient Sarum Use). There really is precious little of Mr. Cranmer, and there is a great deal of the treasures of the Catholic faith. I have found such reverence and faithfulness among the AU parishes and parishioners that it has brought tears of joy to my eyes. And their Liturgy shows that there really is a beautiful way to use the English language and it underlines just how poor the ICEL translations are. I can give a ringing endorsement for my experiences at St. Athanasius in Boston and Our Lady of Walsingham in Houston. And there is no doubt that Fr. Phillips at Our Lady of the Atonement in San Antonio is one of the truly great priests of the Church in America.

>>The AU Canon of the Mass is Miles Coverdale's translation of the Canon of the Mass as it was celebrated in Salisbury Cathedral (the ancient Sarum Use).

This sounds a lot better, if it's true. I was reliably informed by a well-known priest who celebrates the rite that the canon of the Mass he celebrates is taken from the Novus Ordo.

If they really celebrate the Sarum Rite, then that would be a different kettle of fish altogether.

As to your apology, I am touched and moved. Really I can't imagine what you're apologizing for, but please be assured of only my best regards. You're now at the end of my ping list, which gives you a chance to help me out. I've been wondering how I would know if all the notifications are not really being distributed. So if you get notified of my next post, then I'll know that FR went through the whole list.