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.
The Readings Textweek Resources collect/opening prayer reflection October 24 and week following [CofE Common Worship] collect/opening prayer reflection October 24 and week following [NZPB/HKMA] Once again Catholics and Episcopalians pray a translation of the same prayer this Sunday. Catholics will pray: Almighty and ever-living God, strengthen our faith, hope, and love. May we do with… Continue Reading
The Readings Textweek Resources collect/opening prayer reflection October 17 and week following [BCP TEC] Please add your own ideas, resources, hymns, prayers, etc. in the comments section.
The Readings Textweek Resources Last Sunday Episcopalians (Anglicans) and Roman Catholics prayed the same collect (opening prayer). It happens again this Sunday (October 10)! This Sunday Roman Catholics pray: Lord, our help and guide, make your love the foundation of our lives. May our love for you express itself in our eagerness to do good… Continue Reading
The Readings Textweek Resources collect/opening prayer reflection October 3 and week following [BCP TEC] collect/opening prayer reflection October 3 and week following [NZPB] Common Worship (CofE) Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way… Continue Reading
A blog post is often pressing home a particular point. But reality is often more complex. More balanced. My recent post on worship and entertainment is a case in point. I was arguing the dangers of becoming entertainment-focused. Well-known John Michael Talbot sent me this tweet in response: “Worship that doesn’t entertain a bit is… Continue Reading
This reflection follows the first on the sign of the cross. The following two videos give insights from the Orthodox perspective.
Book review of Prayers for an Inclusive Church The prayer at the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the Great Thanksgiving/Eucharistic Prayer. The prayer at the heart of the Liturgy of the Word is the collect/opening prayer. Both of these prayers plunge us deeper into the life of God the Holy Trinity. They… Continue Reading
