This is an ecumenical website of resources and reflections on liturgy, spirituality, and worship for individuals and communities. It is run by Rev. Bosco Peters.
Thanks to Deacon John Giglio for emailing the following, and biretta tip to Fr. Tomas Del Valle-Reyes for writing it – a bit of a chuckle in this Year for Priests – but with a point (as with all good humour) – and I’m sure criticism is relevant in other contexts than priests… If the… Continue Reading
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16 from the collect/opening prayer (NZPB) 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16 from the collect/opening prayer (Roman Catholic) Proper 15 August 16 from the collect/opening prayer (BCP TEC) Image: Mosaic panel on the left (north) wall of the apse of the Church of St. Vitale, Ravenna, depicting Emperor… Continue Reading
Many have highlighted that the dance video which appeared spontaneous was actually well-rehearsed. I am not concerned that this is the case. Some of what appears most spontaneous in a drama, stage-production, stand-up comedy, busking, and so on, has actually been extremely well-rehearsed. Presiders at liturgy, others taking leading parts (readers, prayer leaders,…) need to… Continue Reading
Marion Josiah Hatchett 1927 – 2009 No liturgical bookshelf would be complete without some work by Rev. Dr. Marion Hatchett who died August 7. He was central in the development of the 1979 Prayer book and the 1982 Hymnal for The Episcopal Church (USA). His writings include: Sanctifying Life, Time and Space: An Introduction to… Continue Reading
If you have skipped the last couple of posts in this series because they have had a particularly Kiwi Anglican focus, do not skip this one. This post is what the series has been leading up to and why the series has the title “Liturgy as language”. (Series so far: Introductory post; Kiwi Anglican history… Continue Reading
In June I published a post on a man dancing as “another model for evangelism” – living in such a way that people cannot help but catch the enthusiasm and join in. This clip in Antwerpen’s Central Railway Station in Belgium is once again a fun clip – but it might just give pause for… Continue Reading
Prof. Barber introduces the readings for Sunday August 9 Liturgy Reflection: Sunday, August 9, 2009 from JP Catholic University on Vimeo.
