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.
Recently an e-friend of mine got a tattoo. And talked about it online. He is a Christian with a big following online. Well, the resulting very public hostility is enough to put anyone off Christianity. You can divide “Bible-believing Christians” into three: those who think the Bible forbids tattoos; those who think the Bible allows… Continue Reading
Sydney Anglicanism would describe itself as conservative evangelical. It is often a place that points where others who so describe themselves are looking. Sydney’s diocesan synod recently opposed adoption of the “Anglican Covenant”. Liturgically it continues fighting nineteenth-century style battles putting energy where most have even forgotten that there was once controversy. Priests “ministers” are… Continue Reading
THE Font is a primary sign and symbol in the worship space. Just as baptism images dying with Christ, so the font images tomb. Just as baptism images being cleansed, so the font images bath. You can stand up in the pool and have water poured over you. Use copious water. Baptism in the Anglican… Continue Reading
There’s news articles about Kate Middleton’s confirmation in a number of places. Quotes here start from the Guardian newspaper (mainly because that was the first one sent to me). Some other sources are referred to as we go along. Clarence House has announced that Kate Middleton was confirmed last month by the bishop of London… Continue Reading
The Torah reading today, 5 Nisan, 5771 (April 9 2011) in the synagogue is called Metzora Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Last week I mentioned The Chumash: The Stone Edition (ArtScroll (Mesorah)) which gives the 54 constituent weekly Torah portions (parashiyyot) with translation and commentary. We have already discussed the issue with translating יהוה and the problems with… Continue Reading
textweek resources scripture readings reflection on this Sunday’s collect/opening prayer Ordinary Time Epiphany badges Many people like, from time to time, to add a badge to their website or blog. If you like the idea – send your friends the URL of this blog post. The HTML for adding the above badge to your blog… Continue Reading
The great Christian tradition is that for the church’s calendar you celebrate a person on the day of their death. John Henry Newman died August 11, 1890. The Church of England, hence, appropriately, has Newman on the calendar August 11. Today the pope, Benedict XVI, beatifies Newman and announces that for Roman Catholics, Newman’s feast… Continue Reading
