The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins today in the Northern Hemisphere. More reflections and resources here. Don’t forget you can pray and even light a candle for Christian Unity in the virtual chapel on this site.
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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: ecumenism
Roman Catholics move closer to Anglicanism
In the midst of Roman Catholics re-translating the Latin original into better, more Anglican-sounding English, comes pressure now, from the pope and others, to move the Sign of Peace from the Roman Catholic position, just prior to communion, to the Anglican position between the prayers and the preparation of the gifts (offertory). The move is… Continue Reading
Elizabeth I & Mary I
In this week in which we celebrate 450 years since the death of Queen Mary I, and of Queen Elizabeth I ascending the throne (November 17), it is worth remembering the inscription on their shared tomb in Westminster Abbey: Partners in throne and grave, here we sleep, Elizabeth and Mary, sisters, in hope of the… Continue Reading
Advent wreath blessing
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us; he is the Saviour of every nation. O God, let your blessing come upon our community gathered here before you. Bless us (+) and our advent wreath… Continue Reading
Bishops encourage ecumenical Advent Wreath blessings
An open letter to Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops (with some helpful images for reflection generally – Bosco Peters, Liturgy webmaster) Dear Friends Warm greetings. I write to affirm the combined liturgies we share and for on-going observance of our practice of joining together, especially with regard to Ash Wednesday and Advent Liturgies. You will… Continue Reading
Monks and police, Golgotha and the Holy Sepulchre
The rioting and brawling of Armenian and Orthodox monks and others in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem included Associated Press reporting: After the brawl, the church was crowded with Israeli riot police holding assault rifles, standing beside Golgotha, where Jesus is believed to have been crucified, and the long smooth stone marking… Continue Reading
Anglicans and Catholics pray together again
Last Sunday Episcopalians (Anglicans) and Roman Catholics prayed the same collect (opening prayer). It happens again this Sunday (October 12)! This is now the third time I have noted this. I have informed an expert on collects in Rome and he is delighted with my discovery – we are still trying to uncover the explanation… Continue Reading