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.
O root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the nations; kings will keep silence before you for whom the nations long; come and save us and delay no longer. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos,… Continue Reading
O Lord of Lords, and ruler of the House of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and gave him the law on Sinai: come with your outstretched arm and ransom us. Amen. Come Lord Jesus. O Adonai, et dux domus Israël, qui Moyse in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et… Continue Reading
From at least the eighth century the antiphon before and after the Magnificat at Vespers (Evening Prayer), for the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve, has greeted Christ with a title starting with “O”. These became the basis of the popular carol “O come, O come, Emmanuel”. The initials, when read backwards, form the… Continue Reading
Textweek resources Scripture readings • collect/opening prayer reflection Advent 4 December 19 and week following [NZPB] Common Worship CofE: God our redeemer, who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son: grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be ready to greet him when… Continue Reading
Click here for an online art exhibition from the Episcopal Church Visual Arts. Consider the art in this exhibit as a meditative way to challenge yourself during Advent to not only worship Christ within the walls of the church, or the walls of your heart, but also to seek him and serve him in all… Continue Reading
Textweek resources Scripture readings • collect/opening prayer reflection Advent 3 December 12 and week following [NZPB & Common Worship CofE] • collect/opening prayer reflection Advent 3 December 12 and week following [BCP TEC USA] Collect/opening prayer from the RC “Received Text”: O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s… Continue Reading
Textweek resources Readings • collect/opening prayer reflection Advent 2 December 5 and week following [NZPB & BCP TEC USA] • collect/opening prayer reflection Advent 2 December 5 and week following [Common Worship CofE] Collect/opening prayer from the RC “Received Text”: Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste… Continue Reading
