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.
O Lord of Lords, and ruler of the House of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and gave him the law on Sinai: come with your outstretched arm and ransom us. Amen. Come Lord Jesus. O Adonai, et dux domus Israël, qui Moyse in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et… Continue Reading
Father’s Day in New Zealand and Australia 2010 is Sunday, September 5. The gospel reading read by most Christians this Sunday is Luke 14:25-33 Jesus said …Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple…. More on special… Continue Reading
A week ago Rev. Jeffrey MacDonald, a minister in the United Church of Christ (author of “Thieves in the Temple: The Christian Church and the Selling of the American Soul”) sent a IMO very timely warning in the New York Times. He writes about the increasing demand for church services to be entertaining. Particularly, he… Continue Reading
A couple of days ago I asked the question in relation to Sunday’s readings: Does the gospel really imply that nagging God works? I just want to briefly spend time with part of the readings, Luke 11:5-8. I translate this, pretty literally, but trying to keep some English sense: 5 And he said to them,… Continue Reading
Fresh expressions – towards a dialogue Antipodean internet responses to the Church of England report A Mixed Economy for Mission (PDF) have been falling over themselves with unalloyed fervour and praise. Certainly there is much of value in this and its earlier report, Mission-shaped Church (PDF). But anyone who has previously seen the church’s enthusiasm… Continue Reading
How much scripture was read in your church community last Sunday? If you go to a synagogue, for thousands of years they have systematically read through the scriptures. Some part of the readings may form the basis of a sermon, but the readings do not have a narrow “theme” – those listening can allow God,… Continue Reading
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
