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.
When I first watched internet sensation “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” there was something that began to bug me. Here’s the video that has taken the internet by storm – something like 14 million viewers in the first week! Okay, I can get past the gender-exclusive language. That’s not what bugs me… I… Continue Reading
Sydney Anglican diocesan synod recently had a debate about liturgy and mission. I think it is a good place to start to discuss what I think are very confused positions about liturgy – positions not just held in Sydney, but in many other places. Rev. Raj Gupta writes: …It was around 40 years ago now… Continue Reading
I have been asked more than once, will Anglicans in NZ use the new Roman Catholic Mass translation? There are Anglican communities here that draw on the Roman Rite as a resource for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and other occasions. I understand that to be perfectly allowed. I know people who insert what Rome provides… Continue Reading
This image of Christ the All Black is on display in Wellington’s Anglican cathedral. It is in the traditional Christian iconic style. The artist, Don Little, said he had painted the piece after wondering if rugby was the new religion in a country that had largely turned away from religious belief. “The word ‘icon’ is… Continue Reading
On Sunday we read Romans 13:9 that The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This echoes Jesus in Matthew 22:35-40; Mark 12:28-31; and Luke 10:25-28. Jesus teaches that… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources In NZ Anglican Church this Sunday is Religious Vocation Sunday. • collect/opening prayer reflection for August 21 and the week following (NZPB) BCP USA (TEC): Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the… Continue Reading
On Sunday evenings in New Zealand on TV ONe, the 8:30pm timeslot is for fiction. Certainly that will be the case this evening. They will be showing Investigator Special – Jesus, the Cold Case. Bryan Bruce, well-known contemporary cold case television documentary maker, attempts to apply his skills to an area outside his expertise: the… Continue Reading
