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.
Commentary on the collect for today and the week following, from NZPB Textweek resources It is Fathers Day in Australia and New Zealand, but not in Canada, USA, or UK,… This is the start of the Creation Season for some. This site is against abandoning the RCL, or RC three year lectionary. In my opinion,… Continue Reading
Someone told me that General Synod of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia has authorised 38 “special Sundays”. IMO, the General Synod is irresponsible in its liturgical governance and leadership. I strongly support the three year lectionary in its RCL and RC forms. And I notice that this doesn’t work as well… Continue Reading
Joshua Tree Under the Milky Way from Henry Jun Wah Lee on Vimeo. Magnificent time-lapse video by Henry Jun Wah Lee of the Perseid meteor shower in Joshua Tree National Park. Music by Sigur Ros.
Archbishop Raymond Burke, the Roman Catholic Church’s top legal authority, has stated that reading at Mass or distributing communion is not a right of the baptized. “Assistance by “persons of the feminine sex” at the altar” is also not a right. Pope John Paul II, of course, allowed “persons of the feminine sex” at the… Continue Reading
The 1989 Danish movie, Babette’s Feast, is full of deep theology. The story is set in an austere Christian sect in 19th century Jutland. There is much in the movie, even evident in the above clip, about meals and hospitality, Eucharist and community, reconciliation and joy, the generosity of God and the great banquets of… Continue Reading
A blog post is often pressing home a particular point. But reality is often more complex. More balanced. My recent post on worship and entertainment is a case in point. I was arguing the dangers of becoming entertainment-focused. Well-known John Michael Talbot sent me this tweet in response: “Worship that doesn’t entertain a bit is… Continue Reading
