Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn in Australia, writes that there was “no hope that the Lectionary or any part of it will appear at the same time as the Missal”. The Lectionary, in this context, refers to the book of scripture readings used at Mass. His announcement continues with the… Continue Reading
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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.
Tag Archives: bible
Liturgy & mission?
Sydney Anglican diocesan synod recently had a debate about liturgy and mission. I think it is a good place to start to discuss what I think are very confused positions about liturgy – positions not just held in Sydney, but in many other places. Rev. Raj Gupta writes: …It was around 40 years ago now… Continue Reading
stamp out biblical ignorance
On Tuesday 8 November UK’s Royal Mail issued their Christmas Stamps for 2011. It is a delight to see Christmas stamps that are actually Christmas stamps. This year’s stamps celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. There’s just one problem: the second-class stamp has a picture of an angel with a dreaming Joseph…. Continue Reading
Sabbath Torah reading Heshvan 8, 5772
The Torah reading today, Heshvan 8, 5772 (November 5, 2011) in the synagogue is called Lekh Lekha Gen 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha Lyrics by Stereo Sinai Vayomer Hashem el Avram, lech lecha Avram says I’m beautiful So much so he hides me away But now I’m growing old And it’s time to go Should I laugh… Continue Reading
Love wins
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell (224 pages) This book is (surprisingly) controversial. Many Christian book stores refused to stock it. Some hid it under the counter, passing it across surreptitiously in a brown paper bag. Rupert Murdoch-owned Zondervan (publisher of NIV),… Continue Reading
Free online Bible resources
Two years ago I made a list of wonderful free online Bible resources (click here). Episcopal cafe has pointed to another list: Online Bibles Bible.org: Get access to the NET Bible from this page. You can also get some helpful tools for study, including pop-verses on the page. Join communities and get help finding Bible… Continue Reading
The Bible in the Life of the Church
The Bible in the Life of the Church project was commissioned by the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) at its meeting in Jamaica in May 2009. Its aims are: to explore how we, as Anglicans, actually use the Bible by sharing experiences of using the Bible to explore two major contemporary issues; to distil from and… Continue Reading