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.
A follow up to What is a Christian? The post “What is a Christian” got a huge response, in public comments, on the Facebook page, as well as in emailed observations. I undertook I would produce this follow-up post. I certainly do not regard this post as in any way a definitive response – not… Continue Reading
Once again, as well as today reading the same biblical readings, Episcopalians/Anglicans, Roman Catholics, and others will pray the same prayer. On Palm Sunday these pray slightly varying translations of: Omnipotens sempiterne deus qui humano generi ad imitandum humilitatis exemplum salvatorem nostrum carnem sumere et crucem subire fecisti concede propitius ut et patientiae ipsius habere… Continue Reading
The Anglican Twitter Communion If you don’t use twitter, skip this post and go and watch a sunset or bake some muffins… Fr. Roderick is compiling a list of Roman Catholics on twitter. If you are Anglican/Episcopalian or (as most visitors to this site would be) in tune with liturgical, lectionary-based worship and spirituality and… Continue Reading
I know there are a number of solitaries who are regular visitors to this site. A solitary takes religious vows not within an order or religious community, but directly to his or her bishop. Some run websites and our sites are linked, and you will find them in the links to this website. I am… Continue Reading
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 6th Sunday after Epiphany – 2nd Sunday before Lent Text of the readings Reflect on readings February 8 All reflections at Category: Lectionary 2 Kings 5:1-14 2 Kings is simply the second scroll of a single work. It covers from the reign of Ahaziah (c 850-849 BCE) to the… Continue Reading
Previously I have provided a brief introduction to the Sunday readings, with context and background (example). I am experimentally trying something new here: You can add your insights, reflections, sermon suggestions, hymn suggestions – anything positive and useful (even layout and web organisational ideas) – in the comments box. I will choose to publish from… Continue Reading
Once again Episcopalians (Anglicans) and Roman Catholics will pray the same prayer. Deus, qui hodierna die Unigenitum tuum gentibus stella duce revelasti: concede propitius; ut, qui jam te ex fide cognovimus, usque ad contemplandam speciem tuae celsitudinis perducamur. Per eumdem Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, Filium tuum; qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti,… Continue Reading
