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.
In a response to my recent blog post I was accused of possibly furthering the work of Satan because I sought, as much as possible, that in translation of the Bible it be done as accurately as possible. I think the discussion is worth another couple of posts. If you are new to the issue,… Continue Reading
Recently I’ve been involved in several discussions, including around the viral video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” both here and at other parts of the internet (as well as in first life). There is a tendency amongst many to think that first there is the Bible. An individual reads or hears words from… Continue Reading
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
