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.
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
This is a short video clip from A Charlie Brown Christmas! NB: at 0:35 seconds, Linus says: “Fear not!” At that moment, Linus drops his blanket. May this story, often repeated, and those words in particular, repeated beyond this story, be comfort enough for each of us… Blessings to you and yours for the Christmas… Continue Reading
This is a repost of earlier material found on this site. In 1752 England and the British colonies in America upgraded from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar by removing 12 days from the year to bring it back to the way the seasons were in 325AD when Christians first agreed how to date Easter…. Continue Reading
Most on Sunday will be celebrating the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31 (click that link for a reflection from the collect/opening prayer). Some will be anticipating Candlemas, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. You can add your resources and reflections on the readings, feasts, hymns, etc. in with the… Continue Reading
I have written about this previously, but for people newer to this site – some of this is worth repeating! In 1752 England and the British colonies in America upgraded from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar by removing 12 days from the year to bring it back to the way the seasons were in… Continue Reading
Almighty and ever-living God, clothed in majesty, whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple, in substance of our flesh: grant that we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy… Continue Reading
