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.
I drove past the above advertising billboard recently and thought it was an obvious topic for a blog post. I enjoy a good laugh about religion, and think we miss a lot of Jesus’ jokes in the gospels because we are often too precious. Sometimes, however, I think something is beyond a joke – a… Continue Reading
textweek resources readings for Holy Week readings for Easter • collect/opening prayer reflection for Holy Week • collect/opening prayer reflection for Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday • collect/opening prayer reflection for Easter Day • collect/opening prayer reflection for Palm/Passion Sunday • Palm Sunday • Maundy Thursday • Good Friday • Easter Vigil • Easter Season Attend the… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for April 10 and week following (BCP TEC) Preparing for Holy Week • Palm Sunday • Maundy Thursday • Good Friday • Easter Vigil Collect from Common Worship (CofE) Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources This is also Mothering Sunday When Lent began on the first Monday in Lent (day after First Sunday in Lent), this Sunday was half-way through Lent: Mid-Lent Sunday (in French mi-carême). This allowed for some feasting. Lightening the shade of the purple dye may have resulted in rose-coloured vestments. Some visited… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for March 27 and week following (NZPB) (The NZ Lectionary has a nonsense typo and is incorrect in assigning the collect for this Sunday) Collect from BCP (USA) Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in… Continue Reading
As many of you know, after the devastating February 22 earthquake in Christchurch (NZ), this site was offline for three weeks – the server was without power. I need your help please to get the word out that this site is back online. I would be very grateful: If you have a website or blog… Continue Reading
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
