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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: faith

The Grand Design

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The Grand DesignStephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow Sorry. This book did not live up to the hype. With the headlines screaming that Stephen Hawking had disproved God: “God did not create the universe, says Hawking”. And the High Priest of antitheism, Richard Dawkins, declaring, “Darwinism kicked God out of biology but physics remained more uncertain…. Continue Reading

Resources Trinity Sunday

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This week is the eighth week in Ordinary Time (Counting Time). Sunday, May 30, Trinity Sunday takes precedence and hence replaces the Sunday in the ninth week in Ordinary Time. Here is a reflection on the collect/opening prayer for Trinity Sunday. On the top of this page is Rublev’s icon of the Trinity reflection 1… Continue Reading

faith for justice

Maria & Jesus

Maria & Jesus Salt & Pepper Grinders

I was in a gift shop with a cafe, having a coffee, when I spotted the above Maria & Jesus salt & pepper grinders for sale. I went over to the counter with “Maria” and asked the young woman working there: “Who is this?” She paused, hesitated, looked at the box (“Maria”, it says). “Mary… Continue Reading

Shroud of Turin

Shroud of Turin

Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turin has gone on display from April 10 to May 23. This is the the most examined artefact on the planet. The shroud is a fascinating example of a dialogue between Science and Religion/Faith. The shroud cannot be used to prove the resurrection or faith. On the other hand, I am of… Continue Reading

Exsultet

Exsultet

Exsultet

The Exsultet (Exultet) can be a good source of reflection during the Easter Season. The Exsultet originates from some time between the fifth and seventh centuries and is the traditional Western Rite hymn of praise intoned by the deacon during the Easter Vigil after the procession with the Paschal Candle. Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of… Continue Reading

Saturday in the Second Week of Lent

Read – reflect – respond (in prayer, silence, possibly a comment) Lectio Divina – sacred reading Virtual Chapel with daily updates Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 15:1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to [Jesus]. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and… Continue Reading