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.
Our bishop recently wrote to the diocese, “The season of Epiphany extends to Ash Wednesday”. Well, in Canada, yes. And in The Episcopal Church. But not in New Zealand Anglicanism. Not this year anyway (yep, two years ago it was true here). In this year’s NZ Anglican Lectionary(PDF download), this coming Sunday (29 January) is… Continue Reading
St. Martin and the Beggar (image source) scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for February 20 and week following (NZPB & BCP-TEC) • collect/opening prayer reflection for February 20 and week following (Common Worship CofE) To be struck on the right cheek (Mt 5:39) means one has been hit with the back of… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources Collect from Common Worship (CofE) O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: grant to us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers and… Continue Reading
textweek resources scripture readings • collect/opening prayer reflection for February 6 and week following (NZPB) • collect/opening prayer reflection for February 6 and week following (Common Worship CofE) BCP (TEC) Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known… Continue Reading
Scripture texts Textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for January 30 and week following (NZPB) BCP (TEC): Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns… Continue Reading
Textweek resources Scripture readings • collect/opening prayer reflection for January 23 and week following (NZPB & Common Worship) RC “Received Text”: Almighty ever-living God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord… (Source: The Hadrianum, a papal sacramentary… Continue Reading
textweek resources scripture readings • collect/opening prayer reflection for January 16 and week following (Common Worship CofE) • collect/opening prayer reflection for January 16 and week following (NZPB) BCP (TEC): Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may… Continue Reading
