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.
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
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
‘Unauthorised version’ by U.A. Fanthorpe Of course he meant it kindly. I know that. I know Josh—as well as anyone can know The Son of God. All the same, he slipped up Over this one. After all, a Son is only a son When you come to think about it. And this Was between sisters…. Continue Reading
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
Read – reflect – respond (in prayer, silence, possibly a comment) Lectio Divina – sacred reading Virtual Chapel with daily updates Matthew 21:33-43 33 [Jesus said] “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he… Continue Reading
Read – reflect – respond (in prayer, silence, possibly a comment) Lectio Divina – sacred reading Virtual Chapel with daily updates Luke 16:19-31 19 [Jesus said] “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate lay a poor man named… Continue Reading
Read – reflect – respond (in prayer, silence, possibly a comment) Lectio Divina – sacred reading Matthew 5:43-48 43 [Jesus said] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so… Continue Reading
